British Amercian Tobacco

UK envoy lobbied for BAT to evade VAT in Bangladesh: Report

The UK foreign office encounters a major lobbying row after a senior diplomat has been seen lobbying in favour of British American Tobacco (BAT) to evade unpaid VAT in Bangladesh.

The single biggest driver of success is challenge

Stephen Filotas, Group Head of Route-to-Market and Customer Management, has spent what he calls “15 very short years” at British American Tobacco (BAT). He shares the biggest lessons he's learned over the years with Next Step during his visit to Bangladesh.

Editorial / Halda River at stake

The country's largest natural breeding ground for carp, Halda River, has been under threat owing to various manmade hazards, including industrial waste and sewage contamination, sand extraction and illegal fishing.

Making a difference / Branding isn't restricted to the company, it extends to you too

Personal branding is about managing your name – even if you don't own a business.