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UK ✕

Everything banned or restricted in the UK, from apps and websites to books, movies, food and everyday activities. Use the category filter to narrow it down.

UKBannedDisposable vapesSale and supply banned from June 2025 to cut youth vaping and waste.ProductsSince 2025Details →UKBannedIvory salesThe Ivory Act 2022 bans dealing in elephant ivory, with narrow exemptions.ProductsSince 2022Details →UKRestrictedXL Bully dogs without exemptionXL Bully dogs were added to the Dangerous Dogs Act; owners need an exemption certificate.Activities & LawsSince 2024Details →UKBan liftedSpycatcher (Peter Wright)The government tried to block the MI5 memoir; the courts lifted the restrictions in 1988.BooksBanned 1987Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is banned in the UK?

the UK bans or restricts 3 things in our list, including Disposable vapes (2025), Ivory sales (2022) and XL Bully dogs without exemption (2024).

Which categories have the most bans in the UK?

In our list: Products (2), Books (1), Activities & Laws (1).

Have any of these bans been lifted?

Yes, including Spycatcher (Peter Wright) (1987). Lifted bans stay on the list, marked "Ban lifted", so you can see how the rules changed.

Is this list up to date?

We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.

Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 12/10/2026.