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Video. Lucky Strike maker BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in €695m cost drive

Updated: 29/06/2026 - 15:10 GMT+2

British American Tobacco is cutting 5,500 jobs across the globe and handing thousands more roles to outside contractors, as the cigarette giant races to strip out costs and pivot towards vapes and nicotine pouches.

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