Interpreting corporate narratives to protect public health

New research examines how corporate storytelling can be used to create an impression and influence policy, and explains why these narratives matter.

Jury out on whether heated tobacco products are less harmful for health

New research suggests that current clinical evidence on heated tobacco products is inadequate and at high risk of bias.

The organisations helping tobacco companies to undermine public health

Work from tobacco industry watchdog STOP finds an increasing number of organisations that appear independent but in fact promote the tobacco industry's agenda.

Policy measures designed to protect public health threatened by persistent corporate lobbying

Taxation on sugary drinks works to reduce consumption and protect public health, but research shows that corporate opposition can undermine these efforts.

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

Tobacco Control Research Group awards and recognition

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The Tobacco Control Research Group provides training to those who wish to learn more about implementing effective tobacco control policies.

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

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Understanding the tobacco supply chain

The Tobacco Supply Chain Database unwraps who and what is involved in the process of getting tobacco products from seed to smoker.

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 2021

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.