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Why are UK jobs cut?
While the initial job cuts are in the Americas, Imperial Brands is a British firm with a global workforce. This reorganisation signals a wider shift in the company's strategy. Future cuts could affect their UK operations as they adapt to declining demand for traditional cigarettes and increasing regulations across all their markets.
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