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The BbcUK Bill Would Let Officials Designate State-Linked Groups as National Security Threats
The government introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill on Tuesday. The measure would allow officials to designate organizations tied to foreign states as threats and create three new criminal offenses. It could become law within weeks.
news.sky.comOlivia's Law Receives Royal Assent and Becomes UK Legislation
A new UK law requiring criminals to attend sentencing hearings has received Royal Assent. The measure, named after slain schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, allows court staff to use reasonable force and impose penalties for non-attendance. It stems from a campaign led by the victim'…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Parliament Passes Bill Gradually Raising Cigarette Purchase Age to Lifetime Ban for Post-2008 Births
The UK Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill on April 22, 2026, prohibiting cigarette purchases for anyone born after December 31, 2008. The legislation raises the minimum buying age annually and grants regulatory powers over tobacco and vaping products. It awaits formal…
UK Parliament Approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill Prohibiting Sales to Post-2008 Births
Both houses of the UK Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, prohibiting tobacco purchases for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. The legislation aims to create a smoke-free generation and grants new powers to regulate vaping and public smoking. Health officials ha…