British American Tobacco p.l.c. Faces Fresh UK Smoking Ban Test After Royal Assent
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British American Tobacco faces a new UK smoking ban that bans tobacco sales to those born after 2009, forcing the company to accelerate its shift toward smokeless products.Summary
On April 29, Britain’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill became law, introducing a generational ban that prohibits tobacco sales to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BAT) is currently navigating this regulatory shift by ramping up growth in its smokeless lineup, including Vuse vapes and Velo nicotine pouches. The company, which still relies on cigarette sales to fund its non-combustible expansion, faces a tougher domestic market with fewer legal buyers and stricter rules for vapes. Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the law as a
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