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UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes passed its first parliamentary vote on Tuesday, although dozens of his own lawmakers voted against it.

IN BRIEF: BAT units start buying back bonds worth up to GBP1 billion

British American Tobacco PLC - London-based maker of cigarettes and vapes - Says its subsidiaries BAT Capital Corp and BAT International Finance PLC have started to buy back bonds to the tune of up to a combined GBP1 billion. Says the tender offers will expire on May 13, unless extended or earlier terminated. Says this repurchase seeks to optimise its debt capital structure, with units using available liquidity to reduce debt.

Lawsuit demands menthol cigarette ban following White House delays

April 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government was sued on Tuesday by anti-smoking groups that want a ban on menthol cigarettes and blame the Biden administration for delaying it.

Biden administration US ban on menthol cigarettes delayed

April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavored cigarettes in the United States faced another setback, according to anti-tobacco advocates who noted that White House officials have missed another deadline to issue a final rule on a ban.

European regulators close in on Big Tobacco's new tea sticks

Tobacco companies launched tea sticks to counter EU flavour ban

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LONDON BRIEFING: Flutter hails US success; Smiths names new CEO

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 opened lower on Tuesday, as a slow start to the week continues, with investors having simmering global tensions to be mindful of.

BAT CEO says proposed UK disposable vapes ban will not be "effective"

(Alliance News) - The boss of British American Tobacco PLC has said a ban on disposable vapes in the UK will not be "effective", claiming similar legislation overseas has not worked.

London close: Stocks rise as BoE keeps rates on hold

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed higher on Thursday, sustaining gains after the Bank of England adhered to expectations by maintaining interest rates at a 16-year high.

British American Tobacco launches 2-year GBP1.6 billion share buyback

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC on Monday kicked off a major buyback programme, expected to run until the end of 2025.

PRESS: BAT CEO dismisses idea of listing move from London - FT

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC's chief executive has dubbed the idea of a listing move to New York from London as a "distraction", the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

TOP NEWS: BAT nets GBP1.5 billion as trims stake in ITC

(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco PLC said on Wednesday it netted about GBP1.5 billion after the sale of a portion of its interest in ITC Ltd.

LONDON BRIEFING: Balfour Beatty announces buyback; 4imprint ups payout

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is set to move higher, after data showed the UK economy kicked off the new year with gross domestic product growth, and as investors digest Tuesday's US inflation data.

London close: Stocks rise as UK wage growth moderates

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed with gains on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes for interest rate cuts following a modest increase in UK wage growth.