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Child labour in the tobacco industry

It’s estimated that over a million children work in tobacco fields, putting their health and their futures at risk. What needs to happen to make it stop?

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.

Why understanding industry tactics is essential for effective tobacco control

Research from the Tobacco Control Research Group has been helping to hold the tobacco industry to account and supporting policy change for over 10 years.

Smoking and health 2021 - new report from the Royal College of Physicians

Researchers from the Tobacco Control Research Group have contributed to a new report on the measures needed to realise a smoke-free future in England.

Big Four + Big Four: adding up the Government's lobbying links

Andy Rowell and Phil Chamberlain of Tobacco Tactics unravel the complex relationship between the tobacco industry, its representatives and the people in power.

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.

Join our internationally recognised Tobacco Control Research Group

Support our work with international partners to expose the tactics of the tobacco industry.

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.