British American Tobacco cutting 9,000 jobs to slash costs

The tobacco giant said the cuts were part of a major overhaul designed to helped save the group £600 million a year by 2028 (British American Tobacco/PA) - (PA Media)

British American Tobacco has said it is cutting its workforce by 9,000 as part of efforts to sharply cut costs.

The tobacco giant, which makes Dunhill and Lucky Strike, is cutting 5,500 jobs directly and will outsource a further 3,500 jobs to partner businesses.