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Tobacco Control Research Group teams up with the BBC

‘Dirty Secrets of the Cigarette Business’ was a joint investigation with the Tobacco Control Research Group, BBC and Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

Strong opposition from food lobby to Transport for London advertising ban

New research shows how Transport for London faced strong opposition from large food companies to its 2019 ban on advertising foods high in fat, sugar or salt.

Big Tobacco’s price games undermine tobacco taxation

Taxation is the most effective form of tobacco control, but the tobacco industry uses a variety of sophisticated pricing strategies to undermine tax increases.

How corporations influence science, and why they do it

New research reveals the corporate strategies used to maximise the volume and reach of industry-favourable science and minimise aspects of unfavourable science.

Global accolade for Bath research team

The Tobacco Control Research Group has received a prestigious award from the World Health Organization as part of the World No Tobacco Day Awards 2021.

About the Tobacco Control Research Group

We combine rigorous research with investigative techniques to examine corporate influences on health and health policies.

Tobacco Control Research Group awards and recognition

The work of our research group has been recognised with a number of awards and prizes.

Tobacco Control Research Group research themes and impact

Our internationally recognised, award-winning research group seeks to understand how corporations influence health and policy, and evaluates policy impacts.

Tobacco Tactics

Visit Tobacco Tactics for rigorous research on the tobacco industry.

Understanding illicit tobacco

The illicit tobacco trade is often used by the tobacco industry as an argument against tobacco control measures. But what's the real story?

How plain packaging has changed the UK tobacco industry

In 2015 the UK passed legislation to introduce plain packaging. TCRG has been monitoring tobacco industry reactions and impacts pre- and post-implementation.

The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2020

Smoking is a major public health threat, but how successful is the UK government at preventing the tobacco industry from interfering in health policy?

The introduction of a Minimum Excise Tax (MET) on Cigarettes

Research at Bath has been fundamental in the introduction of a MET on cigarettes and subsequently reducing sales of cigarette brands popular with key groups.