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British American Tobacco hikes sales growth outlook for smokeless ranges

The group said its cigarette alternatives are now set for ‘mid-teens’ growth, up from previous guidance for a low double-digit increase.

Evening Standard

Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?

The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its first half trading update on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?

The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its half year financial results on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Someone Tried to Auction Their Aston Martin Motorcycle. It Didn't Go Well

A handful of years ago, Aston Martin teamed up with motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior and debuted the AMB 001. It was highly limited, and extremely expensive, and now one just came up for auction and it didn't go the way the seller would've likely hoped.

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Public health advocates say more transparency needed in debate over illicit tobacco as industry links questioned

Former Australian Border Force officer Rohan Pike, who has been quoted extensively as an expert, also advises nicotine-industry-linked organisations

The Guardian - AU

BAT expected to cut jobs in plan to boost productivity

The FTSE 100 tobacco giant confirmed plans to pursue ‘productivity initiatives’ on Thursday as it reported stronger profits.

Evening Standard

British American Tobacco accused of helping North Korea fund terrorism in lawsuit

Victims of terrorist attacks say BAT’s operations in North Korea helped fund weapons used in the Middle East

The Guardian - US

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BAT sees signs of recovery for Vuse in US amid crackdown on illicit vapes

The group said it has seen recent encouraging sales improvement for Vuse in the US over the past six months.

The Independent UK

‘Utter hypocrisy’: tobacco firm lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK

British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows

The Guardian - UK

Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

Lord Strathcarron says he and an in-law ‘high up’ at British American Tobacco discussed bill, which he aims to weaken

The Guardian - UK

BAT upbeat on sales as nicotine pouches surge in popularity

The group added another 1.4 million new customers of smokeless products in its first half.

Evening Standard

Now Trump’s tariffs hit America’s supply of vapes as prices set to skyrocket

The Independent UK

Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 03 June: OECD growth warning, KKR pulls out of Thames Water rescue

A slower global growth projection by the OECD today dampened investor sentiment during a lacklustre session for the FTSE 100 index.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt takes job advising one of world’s largest tobacco firms

Former Tory leadership contender, who abstained on smoking ban vote last year, will work for British American Tobacco on ‘harm reduction’

The Independent UK

Tadeu Marroco: Why tobacco giant CEO’s pay is set to triple to £18m

Cigarette alternatives are a focus as well as the share price of BAT

Evening Standard

Fall for FTSE after BAT, Unilever and Barclays updates underwhelm

The FTSE 100 finished 42.72 points, or 0.49%, lower to end the day at 8,764.72.

Evening Standard

British American Tobacco sales fall as ‘illicit single-use’ vapes hamper trading

Shares fell as much 9% as it revealed a slight decline in US vape sales, which it has touted as the future of the smoking industry.

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Barchart

2 Tobacco Stocks to Buy for Yields Over 7% in 2025

These tobacco stocks offer high and sustainable yields of over 7%, making them compelling investments to generate steady income in 2025.

Evening Standard

Smoking giant BAT reports more profit from non-tobacco products like vapes

The London-listed company said it has about 40% market share in key countries such as the US and the UK for vaping.

The Conversation

How big tobacco firms are using e-cigarettes to try to improve their image

The global tobacco industry is still big business, worth around £730 billion a year. This may seem strange for a product known to have caused more than 200 million deaths in the last 30 years.

The Conversation

Tobacco isn’t a good investment – study shows a decline in stock prices since 2016

Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It’s based on awareness of the impact that firms have on the environment and on human wellbeing. Socially responsible investing recognises that these factors increasingly influence financial performance and thus investor returns.

Barchart

3 Dividend Stocks With Fat Yields Over 8%

These stocks offer high yields of over 8% and have sustainable payouts, making them reliable investments for income investors.

The Guardian - UK

Events arm of Economist group to stop signing tobacco sponsorship deals

Move signals change of policy that was causing health groups to withdraw from conferences and disquiet within media brand

The Guardian - UK

‘Crisis issue’: the unease at Economist over parent group’s tobacco links

Paid-for editorial content and event sponsorship at Economist Impact division is fuelling a growing backlash

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