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Imperial Brands Expects Higher First-Half Profit On Strong Tobacco Pricing

Imperial Brands said its profit for the first half of the year will be higher on the back of strong tobacco pricing and increased sales of its product...

US Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Delayed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavoured cigarettes in the United States faced another setback, according to anti-tobacco...

UK To Introduce Bill To Phase Out Smoking Among Young People

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament to fulfil its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco ...

BAT Invests £30m In New Innovation Centre In Southampton

British American Tobacco (BAT) has opened an innovation centre at its global research and development (R&D) headquarters in Southampton.

Britain Eyes Extra Tax On Vaping From 2026

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he is planning to introduce an extra tax on vaping products from October 2026, aiming to make the habit more expe...

New Zealand Set To Scrap World-First Tobacco Ban

New Zealand is set to repeal a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government has announced.

Japan Tobacco Sees More Growth In Cigarette Revenues In 2024

Japan Tobacco has forecast a 3.9% rise in 2024 core revenue for its cigarette business, as higher prices and growth in income from smoking alternative...