British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
British American Tobacco is cutting 9,000 jobs as part of a cost-saving initiative to pivot toward digital and AI-focused operations. The company is struggling with declining cigarette sales and increased competition from illegal vaping products.
Why it matters
This highlights the broader economic shift in the tobacco industry as traditional revenue streams decline and companies struggle to transition to alternative nicotine products.
Image source, Reuters By Emer Moreau Business reporter Published 29 June 2026, 10:53 BST Updated 8 hours ago British American Tobacco (BAT) is to cut nearly a fifth of its global workforce as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
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