In postwar West Germany, the link between cigarettes and cancer was ignored — with real and deadly effects
Smoking among the rich has declined dramatically — and digital dependency could follow a similar pattern
Maker of Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarettes said profits hit £11.3bn last year
Luc Jobin will remain in role past nine-year limit as search for replacement continues
British American Tobacco’s recovery shows that investors see an addictive future for pouches and vapes
Smoke-free products have plenty of fans, but they should carry a health warning for investors
Number of vapers aged 16 and over in Britain rose to 5.4mn in 2024 compared with 4.9mn smokers, according to ONS data
Indonesians buy cheaper illegal alternatives as economy stumbles
At least 15mn children globally use e-cigarettes, according to landmark report critical of tobacco industry
City-state steps up crackdown on users and sellers of e-cigarettes laced with banned substances
Will this new smoke-free product save cigarette makers?
Government drive to cut waste and protect health being undermined by near-identical new products, experts warn
Smokeless products may well be Big Tobacco’s future, but it is clear where the cash is coming from
Sales of legal e-cigarettes are losing momentum as consumers turn to alternatives and regulation saps demand
Industry leaders hope the rising popularity of nicotine pouches like Zyn will boost revenues. But will the high be fleeting?
Cigarette maker says demand for nicotine pouches has boosted sales
Users will switch to near-identical versions of popular brands such as Elf Bar and Lost Mary, warn experts
Japan’s biggest bank says it has cut proportion of smokers to just under 15%
The Cuban maker’s ‘behemoth’ of a smoke is all about two tiny leaves
Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem affecting adolescents
Lucky Strike maker warns of ‘headwinds’ from higher duty in Bangladesh and new Australian rules
Authorities reluctant to clamp down on crucial source of central government revenue
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
