Imperial Brands Stock in Focus as It Cancels More Shares Under £1.45bn Buyback
Imperial Brands has cancelled another block of shares under its ongoing £1.45 billion buyback programme, shrinking its share count further.
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The most recent stories affecting Tobacco, across all of our coverage.
UK Plans to Restrict Vape Names and Packaging: BAT and Imperial Brands in Focus
A UK consultation proposes plain packaging and a ban on sweet-sounding vape names to stop products appealing to children, a headwind for the next-generation product lines at British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands.
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UK Vape Crackdown on Packaging and Flavours: BAT and Imperial Brands in Focus
Government plans to force plain packaging, muted colours and hidden displays for vapes would squeeze the next-generation nicotine businesses that BAT and Imperial Brands have been counting on for growth.
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British American Tobacco Q4 Results: EPS Beat Meets Ongoing Headwinds
British American Tobacco's Q4 2025 results modestly beat consensus EPS estimates, but the print sits alongside ongoing volume declines in cigarettes and regulatory pressure on next-generation nicotine products.
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British American Tobacco Stock Lags FTSE Amid Dividend Concerns
Shares in British American Tobacco (BAT) are underperforming the broader FTSE index, with market attention focusing on the company's dividend policy in light of recent 'AI cuts'.
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British American Tobacco to Cut 9,000 Jobs in £600m Savings Push
BAT plans to cut about 9,000 jobs for £600m in annual savings, a concrete efficiency lever that supports margins as combustible volumes decline.
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British American Tobacco Cuts 9,000 Roles in Sweeping AI-Driven Restructuring
British American Tobacco is eliminating 9,000 positions globally as part of a cost transformation programme that the company frames as an AI-enabled efficiency drive, signalling deep structural pressure on its traditional tobacco business.
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Imperial Brands Warns Landlords on Illicit Tobacco Sales: Revenue Impact in Focus
Imperial Brands has issued a warning to landlords regarding the sale of illicit tobacco products on their premises, highlighting the significant impact illegal trade has on legitimate businesses and government tax revenues.
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British American Tobacco to Cut 9,000 Jobs: Efficiency Drive in Focus
British American Tobacco has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 9,000 jobs, a move aimed at streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.
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