Tag: British American Tobacco PLC

U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.

Big Tobacco Heralds a Healthier World While Fighting Its Arrival

The industry continues to back smoking protections, like this November’s ballot initiative in California that would overturn a law banning tobacco flavors.

These Are the Companies That Have Withdrawn From Russia

More than 400 companies have withdrawn, at least temporarily, from Russia since it invaded Ukraine. Some have been there since the fall of communism — symbols of the enduring power of Western culture and commerce.