The British tobacco company employs about 25,800 people globally and has outlined a plan to achieve £320 million in annual savings by 2030

In UK company news, results are due from Unilever, Barclays, Games Workshop, Unite, Croda, SSP, Man Group and many more.

The US stock market sank on Friday in a “bloodbath” for companies linked to the AI boom.

Imperial Brands PLC (IMBBF) reports steady financial performance with revenue growth and strategic initiatives, despite market share and NGP challenges.

Imperial Brands (LON:IMB) said it remained on track to meet its full-year targets after reporting first-half growth in tobacco and next-generation products net revenue, while management highlighted one-off headwinds in the U.S. and Australia and continued progress on its Evolve 2030 strategy. Chief

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