The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2023
Researchers have measured the intensity, frequency and severity of incidents of tobacco industry interference in the UK.
Tobacco Slave documentary
Tobacco Slave explores the neocolonialist exploitation of tobacco farmers. It was made by the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG) and STOP.
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?
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.
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 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.
Challenging big tobacco on standardised packaging
Global tobacco companies are using selective or misleading evidence to influence the policy outcome on standardised packaging in the UK.
Debunking Big Tobacco’s arguments against standardised packaging
Tobacco manufacturers argue that plain packaging would have unintended negative consequences in the UK. Our research exposes their misinformation.
Reducing the tobacco industry’s ability to influence public health policies
Our research project on the conduct of the tobacco industry and its influence over public policies.
Wise up to tobacco industry tax juggling tactics warns new research
Big tobacco companies have developed pricing strategies in a ‘deliberate attempt’ to soak up tax increases and undermine efforts to reduce smoking.