The worlds largest cigarette company has been accused of keeping price rises for what health campaigners describe as its budget-friendly brand lower than increases for its other products, in order to sustain smoking rates
That matters in portfolios already pressured by volume maturity and stronger competition from roll-your-own tobacco, shisha tobacco, and adjacent flavors categories
For teens aged 15 to 17, the rate fell over the same period to 9.4 per cent from 20.8 per cent
One argument marijuana supporters have stood by for years - that weed is healthier than cigarettes - is now coming under fire
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