UK to Ban Smoking Outdoors

are you ready for a smokefree summer the UK is stepping up its game on smoking regulations the UK government is planning to ban smoking in many outdoor public places this includes Pub Gardens areas outside of football stadiums and children's parks Yes you heard that right it's part of the new tobacco and Vapes Bill an extension of the indoor smoking ban opponents argue that this will hurt struggling businesses like pubs potentially leading to closures and job losses but the government in that the health benefits outweigh the economic downsides they believe this move will save lives and reduce the burden on the NHS which spends a fortune treating smoking related illnesses supporters are all for it saying it's a necessary step to protect Public Health with the labor party holding a majority the bill is likely to pass but a public consultation will happen first so what do you think is this a breath of fresh air or a blow to your freedom stay tuned for more updates