British American Tobacco said on Monday ​it will cut 5,500 ‌jobs and move a further 3,500 roles to strategic partners, ​impacting about 20% ​of its global workforce, as it ⁠pushes ahead with ​its AI-driven transformation programme.

The ​London-listed tobacco giant said in a statement that most of ​the changes had ​now been confirmed with employees, with ‌remaining ⁠consultations being carried out in compliance with local requirements.

The cuts exclude ​the United ​States, ⁠the company said.

The cost-saving programme is ​expected to add £600 ​million ⁠of annualised incremental savings by 2028, with £500 million ⁠already ​targeted by ​2027.