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Imperial Brands First-Half Profit Rises On Price Hike Boost

Tobacco group Imperial Brands has reported a rise in half-yearly profit, as higher cigarette prices helped the company offset the impact of its Russia exit...

Imperial Brands Expects First-Half Revenue Drop On Russia Exit

Tobacco group Imperial Brands said smokers have cut down their purchases of cigarettes after strong buying during the pandemic, prompting increased volume...

BAT To Complete Sale Of Russian Business In 2023

British American Tobacco said that it expects to complete the sale of its Russian business to its local partner in 2023, as it exits Russia — where i...

British American Tobacco South Africa Proposes Restructuring, 200 Jobs At Risk

The South African arm of British American Tobacco (BAT) is looking to restructure the business, a process that may affect about 200 jobs, following a furth...

Philip Morris Sweetens Buyout Bid For Swedish Match

Marlboro maker Philip Morris International Inc has raised its buyout offer for Swedish Match AB in a last-ditch effort to get shareholder support for its $...

BAT Study Finds Glo Less Toxic Than Cigarettes, Scientists Sceptical Of Benefits

British American Tobacco (BAT) said a year-long study evaluating the potential harm reduction of using heated tobacco products compared to cigarettes will...

Tobacco Firm BAT Takes €1.1bn Hit From Russian Exit

British American Tobacco has said that it took a £957 million (€1.13 billion) impairment charge related to the transfer of its Russian business,...

Age To Buy Cigarettes In England Should Rise Every Year, Review Says

The legal age of sale for cigarettes in England should be raised by one year every year until eventually no one can buy tobacco products, a government...