Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industry
New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections
Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving in
British American Tobacco, Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco close to resolving class action suit
Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle Mitchell
Popular alternative to traditional cigarettes faces EU flavouring ban and US approval delays
Ministers look at extending restrictions to areas including restaurant terraces and children’s playgrounds
Soaring sales of flavoured nicotine pouches catch attention of US politicians and regulators
Health and property reforms are not among the bills to be passed before parliament is prorogued
Dissecting the claim that responsible investors should consider a fiercely criticised sector
Cigarette maker’s chief says its four factories and 4,000 workers in the country are operating as usual
Global health experts call for curbs on online marketing to protect teens from marketing of ‘harmful products’
Almost 60 Conservatives oppose bill to stop anyone born after 2009 from ever being sold cigarettes legally
Former top-10 shareholder in tobacco company who pushed for the change has exited his position
The new levy and rises on tobacco products contrast with a postponement of duty rises on alcohol
Tadeu Marroco says cigarette maker has learned to ‘love regulation’ ahead of Budget announcement on fresh duty
Move to divest some of cigarette maker’s stake in Indian conglomerate lays ground to resume share buybacks
The growth potential of alternative nicotine delivery products appears limited
Company’s trading update on Wednesday cast its traditional business in poor light
Company is worst performer on FTSE 100 as economy and quitting smokers deal blow to balance sheet
BAT subsidiary to challenge regulator’s move against products popular with underage vapers
However the good news for the big cigarette makers is that Britain is only a small market
Policy welcomed by health charities but triggers outcry from Tories who claim policy restricts personal freedoms
Prime minister’s latest effort to tackle falling ratings could trigger party backlash
Boats of contraband cigarettes are major irritant as British territory hangs in post-Brexit limbo
