New laws on e cigarettes to be introduced across EU Vaping 'can damage vital immune system cells' The landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law. Today's children will never legally be sold cigarettes. We're creating the UK's first smoke free generation and protecting children from the harms of smoking Children making their Confirmation next year will be encouraged to pledge not to smoke cigarettes or vape, expanding the traditional promise that already covers alcohol and drugs. Catholic primary schools are set What's behind a vaping illness outbreak in the US? BBC News E cigarettes could be available on NHS to tackle smoking rates