Event Brief
BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in €695m cost drive
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: British American Tobacco will cut 5,500 jobs globally and shift thousands more roles to contractors as it targets €695m in costs.
WHO: British American Tobacco (BAT)
WHAT: BAT plans to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide and move thousands of roles to outside contractors.
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To strip out costs and pivot towards vapes and nicotine pouches, targeting €695m in cost reductions.
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