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BAT Profit Beats Forecasts But Target For Smoking Alternatives In Doubt

British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 1.3% rise in half-year profit, exceeding analyst expectations, but said it was likely to fall short of its 2025 a...

British American Tobacco Expects Decline In First-Half Revenue, Profit

British American Tobacco expects a small decline in half-year revenue and adjusted profit from operations, but maintained its forecast of low single digit...

Japan Tobacco Reports 12.8% Rise In First Quarter Revenues

Cigarette maker Japan Tobacco has reported a 12.8% rise in first-quarter revenues at its cigarette business.

Philip Morris Faces Key Test With US Heated Tobacco Push

Philip Morris International's goals for heated tobacco in the United States are reachable, analysts and investors say, even though rivals see limited poten...

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 ...

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...

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...