British American Tobacco under investigation by Serious Fraud Office over bribery claims
Allegations relate to BAT employees bribing politicians and civil servants in countries in east Africa.
Price hikes and cost cuts light stable fire for Big Tobacco
Ratings agency Moody's says European tobacco giants on sound commercial footing.
Weak pound boosts earnings at British American Tobacco
The FTSE 100 group said it traded strongly in Romania, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Canada.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares surge past 7,500, shrugging off four-year high inflation rate
Top flight shares make gains despite the cost of living rising to its highest rate since 2013.
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British American Tobacco says demand exceeds supply for its 'glo' tobacco heating device in Japan
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British American Tobacco profits and revenues grow on positive FX impact
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FTSE Moves: Footsie falls as pounds strengthens after Prime Minister delivers Brexit plans in Davos
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FTSE Moves: Top flight shares slide after prime minister set outs Brexit plan
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British American Tobacco seals Reynolds deal to create biggest tobacco firm in the world
London-listed company will pay $49.4bn for the 57.8% stake in US giant Reynolds it does not already own.
FTSE Moves: London market holds steady as GDP growth confirmed at 0.5%
Top flight shares endure light trading for second day with traders going into weekend prepared to hold their positions.
Reynolds rejects $47bn takeover bid from British American Tobacco - Reports
Reynolds is seeking an improved offer to merge with BAT, reports say.
British American Tobacco under review for downgrade by Moody's on Reynolds takeover bid
Ratings agency Moody's says BAT's bid for Reynolds would result in significant deterioration of its credit metrics.
FTSE Moves: Top-flight stocks buoyed by BAT plans for £38bn Reynolds mega-merger
Market rises on plans for tobacco deal that will bring together such key brands as Lucky Strike, Camel and Rothmans.
British American Tobacco proposes to acquire remaining stake in rival Reynolds American for $47bn
BAT already owns 42.2% of Reynolds, the second-largest tobacco company in the United States.
Tesco, Berkeley Group, Rolls-Royce, WPP ranked lowest in IoD's corporate governance list
British American Tobacco, Unilever, Diageo, Sage and Next are the top rated companies.
FTSE Moves: London market buoyed by better-than-expected construction data
Market lifts after construction sector in August bounces back from a seven-year low the month before.
British American Tobacco posts 6% rise in half-year sales but counts cost of currency fluctuations
World's second biggest tobacco company posts rise in sales volumes, but counts cost of foreign exchange fluctuations
FTSE Moves: Poor trade data hampers London market rise post-Brexit
The FTSE was subdued on the back of poor trade and consumer confidence data.
Bats Europe launches new stock index to rival FTSE 100
Bats Europe launches 18 new indices covering a number of different sectors as it aims to challenge FTSE 100.
UK cancer scientists' pension fund invested in British American Tobacco
The Universities Superannuation Scheme pension fund has invested £211m in the tobacco industry.
British American Tobacco posts increase in revenue but warns of currency impact on profit
Tobacco manufacturer's revenue up 1.7% in first quarter but warns of 7% currency headwind on full-year profit.
First licensed e-cigarettes to become available on NHS
GPs will be able to prescribe e-Voke electronic cigarettes to help smokers quit.
British American Tobacco accused of paying bribes in Africa
Civil servants and senior politicians were paid off, according to ex-employees and court documents.
British American Tobacco could raise bid for rest of Brazil's Souza Cruz
BAT's first-quarter revenue rose 1.7% at constant exchange rates, trailing the 3.5% median growth estimate forecast.
Strong Sterling Burns Away British American Tobacco Revenue
Revenue fell by almost a tenth for the Benson & Hedges Maker
Big Tobacco Adverts Are Back on British TV
Vype e-cigarettes advert leaves out any reference to 'smokers'
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