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Imperial Brands reports reduction in profits

FTSE 100-listed tobacco group Imperial Brands has reported that profits fell by 15% in the past year, with group revenue for the year to 30 September falling by 0.7% to £32.6bn. The group did, however, report a 1.5% rise in the annual dividend.

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