Tobacco Control Research Group
@tcrgbath.bsky.social
Award-winning team researching tobacco’s influence on policy. Views ours, not the University of Bath. Share info in confidence http://tobaccotactics.org.
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🎙️ Series 2 of our podcast Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is here! 🚨
🎧 Listen and share to help us hold this deadly industry to account: shows.acast.com/deadly-indus...
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🎙️ Series 2 of our podcast Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is here! 🚨
🎧 Listen and share to help us hold this deadly industry to account: shows.acast.com/deadly-indus...
@uniofbath.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social
Evidence shows that children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, a consequence of targeted marketing by the nicotine industry.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
November 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Evidence shows that children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, a consequence of targeted marketing by the nicotine industry.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC, children and young people have the right to health.
The 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #MOP4 has begun today.
At this meeting, Parties to the Protocol will discuss strategies to counter the illicit trade in tobacco products including the smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes.
At this meeting, Parties to the Protocol will discuss strategies to counter the illicit trade in tobacco products including the smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #MOP4 has begun today.
At this meeting, Parties to the Protocol will discuss strategies to counter the illicit trade in tobacco products including the smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes.
At this meeting, Parties to the Protocol will discuss strategies to counter the illicit trade in tobacco products including the smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes.
#FCTCCOP11 comes to an end today. Over the following months and years, we will observe how the impacts of the decisions made in Geneva this week take effect across the world.
Huge thanks to our team both at COP and back in Bath who have worked very hard over the week. #tobaccocontrol #research
Huge thanks to our team both at COP and back in Bath who have worked very hard over the week. #tobaccocontrol #research
November 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#FCTCCOP11 comes to an end today. Over the following months and years, we will observe how the impacts of the decisions made in Geneva this week take effect across the world.
Huge thanks to our team both at COP and back in Bath who have worked very hard over the week. #tobaccocontrol #research
Huge thanks to our team both at COP and back in Bath who have worked very hard over the week. #tobaccocontrol #research
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Live from @adphuk.bsky.social annual conference! @ambervandenakker.bsky.social, Research Associate, and @geoffbates.bsky.social , Co-Investigator, are welcoming people to the Local Health and Global Profits stand.
#ADPHConf2025
#ADPHConf2025
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Live from @adphuk.bsky.social annual conference! @ambervandenakker.bsky.social, Research Associate, and @geoffbates.bsky.social , Co-Investigator, are welcoming people to the Local Health and Global Profits stand.
#ADPHConf2025
#ADPHConf2025
One of the key items for discussion at today’s #FCTCCOP11 is agenda point 4.5, on the implementation of measures to prevent and reduce tobacco consumption, nicotine addiction and exposure to tobacco smoke in light of the tobacco industry’s narrative on “harm reduction”.
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
One of the key items for discussion at today’s #FCTCCOP11 is agenda point 4.5, on the implementation of measures to prevent and reduce tobacco consumption, nicotine addiction and exposure to tobacco smoke in light of the tobacco industry’s narrative on “harm reduction”.
There are only a few days left to register for our London Global Cancer Week 2025 webinar. Don't miss out!
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025
🕜 1pm GMT
Find out more here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-and-why-the-tobacco-industry-influences-science-and-targets-health-professionals/
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025
🕜 1pm GMT
Find out more here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-and-why-the-tobacco-industry-influences-science-and-targets-health-professionals/
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There are only a few days left to register for our London Global Cancer Week 2025 webinar. Don't miss out!
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025
🕜 1pm GMT
Find out more here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-and-why-the-tobacco-industry-influences-science-and-targets-health-professionals/
📅 Thursday 27 November 2025
🕜 1pm GMT
Find out more here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-and-why-the-tobacco-industry-influences-science-and-targets-health-professionals/
Today at #COP11FCTC TCRG members spoke at an engaging side event on lessons learned from WHO FCTC policy implementation.
They joined pannelists from Mexico, Sri Lanka and Ghana who discussed their experiences of and challenges with FCTC policy implementation in their countries.
They joined pannelists from Mexico, Sri Lanka and Ghana who discussed their experiences of and challenges with FCTC policy implementation in their countries.
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today at #COP11FCTC TCRG members spoke at an engaging side event on lessons learned from WHO FCTC policy implementation.
They joined pannelists from Mexico, Sri Lanka and Ghana who discussed their experiences of and challenges with FCTC policy implementation in their countries.
They joined pannelists from Mexico, Sri Lanka and Ghana who discussed their experiences of and challenges with FCTC policy implementation in their countries.
@philchamberlain.bsky.social, TCRG Project Manager, is attending the Global Investigative Journalism Network Conference.
At #GIJC25 Phil will speak at a session on Investigating Global Health and will support at a training day for journalists covering the tobacco industry.
At #GIJC25 Phil will speak at a session on Investigating Global Health and will support at a training day for journalists covering the tobacco industry.
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
@philchamberlain.bsky.social, TCRG Project Manager, is attending the Global Investigative Journalism Network Conference.
At #GIJC25 Phil will speak at a session on Investigating Global Health and will support at a training day for journalists covering the tobacco industry.
At #GIJC25 Phil will speak at a session on Investigating Global Health and will support at a training day for journalists covering the tobacco industry.
Last month as part of the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social, we raised concerns about the BBC's publication of content featuring a tobacco industry executive.
The response received from the BBC did not adequately resolve our concerns, therefore we have escalated our complaint.
Read more 👇
The response received from the BBC did not adequately resolve our concerns, therefore we have escalated our complaint.
Read more 👇
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We have requested our complaint be reviewed and upheld, citing:
• Lack of balanced perspectives on tobacco policy
• Timing during scrutiny of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill
• Insufficient challenge to BAT's claims
📄 Read our full escalation letter below.
@tcrgbath.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social
We have requested our complaint be reviewed and upheld, citing:
• Lack of balanced perspectives on tobacco policy
• Timing during scrutiny of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill
• Insufficient challenge to BAT's claims
📄 Read our full escalation letter below.
@tcrgbath.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Last month as part of the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social, we raised concerns about the BBC's publication of content featuring a tobacco industry executive.
The response received from the BBC did not adequately resolve our concerns, therefore we have escalated our complaint.
Read more 👇
The response received from the BBC did not adequately resolve our concerns, therefore we have escalated our complaint.
Read more 👇
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Japan Tobacco International’s name was quietly removed from the Museum’s website last week - the same day that a new report by @tcrgbath.bsky.social highlighted how the deal formed part of JTI’s wider influence & lobbying strategy. www.tobaccotactics.org/news/launch-...
Launch of UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025 - Tobacco Tactics
A new report led by members of the Tobacco Control Research Group examines the extent to which UK policy making is protected against the vested interests of the tobacco industry, based on evidence cap...
www.tobaccotactics.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Japan Tobacco International’s name was quietly removed from the Museum’s website last week - the same day that a new report by @tcrgbath.bsky.social highlighted how the deal formed part of JTI’s wider influence & lobbying strategy. www.tobaccotactics.org/news/launch-...
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BREAKING: The British Museum’s controversial partnership with tobacco manufacturer JTI is OVER!
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
- Yet this wasn’t the Museum finally making an ethical choice; instead the sponsorship was ended after an intervention by the Department of Health.
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
- Yet this wasn’t the Museum finally making an ethical choice; instead the sponsorship was ended after an intervention by the Department of Health.
British Museum drops tobacco sponsor after claims of WHO breach
Money from Japan Tobacco International could have put institution at odds with agreement to not promote tobacco products
www.thetimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
BREAKING: The British Museum’s controversial partnership with tobacco manufacturer JTI is OVER!
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
- Yet this wasn’t the Museum finally making an ethical choice; instead the sponsorship was ended after an intervention by the Department of Health.
www.thetimes.com/uk/media/art...
- Yet this wasn’t the Museum finally making an ethical choice; instead the sponsorship was ended after an intervention by the Department of Health.
TCRG Co-Director Dr. Allen Gallagher speaks about our important work to identify efforts by the tobacco industry to interfere with proceedings at #FCTCCOP11.
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
TCRG Co-Director Dr. Allen Gallagher speaks about our important work to identify efforts by the tobacco industry to interfere with proceedings at #FCTCCOP11.
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
Find out more about interference by the tobacco industry and others in relation to COP 11 & #FCTCMOP4: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
We are participating in four side events on day two of #FCTCCOP11. If you are here in Geneva, we hope to see you at one of these events:
💡 Article 19 Implementation
💡 Harm Reduction and Tobacco Industry Interference
💡 Article 5.3 Approaches
💡 Tobacco Industry Narrative on the Swedish Experience
💡 Article 19 Implementation
💡 Harm Reduction and Tobacco Industry Interference
💡 Article 5.3 Approaches
💡 Tobacco Industry Narrative on the Swedish Experience
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We are participating in four side events on day two of #FCTCCOP11. If you are here in Geneva, we hope to see you at one of these events:
💡 Article 19 Implementation
💡 Harm Reduction and Tobacco Industry Interference
💡 Article 5.3 Approaches
💡 Tobacco Industry Narrative on the Swedish Experience
💡 Article 19 Implementation
💡 Harm Reduction and Tobacco Industry Interference
💡 Article 5.3 Approaches
💡 Tobacco Industry Narrative on the Swedish Experience
It is day one of #FCTCCOP11, the global meeting of the Parties to the WHO FCTC. Our team is here in Geneva all week to observe the proceedings, speak during side events and to support knowledge exchange and communications. If you are in Geneva, come visit us at our table on the ground floor.
November 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It is day one of #FCTCCOP11, the global meeting of the Parties to the WHO FCTC. Our team is here in Geneva all week to observe the proceedings, speak during side events and to support knowledge exchange and communications. If you are in Geneva, come visit us at our table on the ground floor.
We are in Geneva getting ready for #FCTCCOP11 where discussions will take place to help advance implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
A key lesson from 20 years of #WHOFCTC is the importance of addressing conflicts of interest in policy, professional practice & science.
A key lesson from 20 years of #WHOFCTC is the importance of addressing conflicts of interest in policy, professional practice & science.
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We are in Geneva getting ready for #FCTCCOP11 where discussions will take place to help advance implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
A key lesson from 20 years of #WHOFCTC is the importance of addressing conflicts of interest in policy, professional practice & science.
A key lesson from 20 years of #WHOFCTC is the importance of addressing conflicts of interest in policy, professional practice & science.
We are looking forward to being in Geneva next week for the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties #FCTCCOP11 where we will be participating in side events on a range of topics.
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We are looking forward to being in Geneva next week for the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties #FCTCCOP11 where we will be participating in side events on a range of topics.
This new resource from the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social offers practical guidance for policymakers, researchers, advocates, and practitioners to address the impacts of the commercial sector on human and planetary health drivers.
#CDoH #PublicHealth #Policy
Check it out: addressingcdoh.info
#CDoH #PublicHealth #Policy
Check it out: addressingcdoh.info
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This new resource from the @centre21cpubhealth.bsky.social offers practical guidance for policymakers, researchers, advocates, and practitioners to address the impacts of the commercial sector on human and planetary health drivers.
#CDoH #PublicHealth #Policy
Check it out: addressingcdoh.info
#CDoH #PublicHealth #Policy
Check it out: addressingcdoh.info
The 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, which was released this week, ranks 100 countries based on how well they implement and comply with guidance and measures designed to prevent tobacco industry interference in policymaking.
Explore the Global Index: https://globaltobaccoindex.org/
Explore the Global Index: https://globaltobaccoindex.org/
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, which was released this week, ranks 100 countries based on how well they implement and comply with guidance and measures designed to prevent tobacco industry interference in policymaking.
Explore the Global Index: https://globaltobaccoindex.org/
Explore the Global Index: https://globaltobaccoindex.org/
Join us for our London Global Cancer Week 2025 webinar on Thursday 27 November at 1pm GMT.
In this session we will dive into how the tobacco industry has influenced science to serve its interests and the history of the tobacco industry targeting health professionals.
www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-a...
In this session we will dive into how the tobacco industry has influenced science to serve its interests and the history of the tobacco industry targeting health professionals.
www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-a...
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Join us for our London Global Cancer Week 2025 webinar on Thursday 27 November at 1pm GMT.
In this session we will dive into how the tobacco industry has influenced science to serve its interests and the history of the tobacco industry targeting health professionals.
www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-a...
In this session we will dive into how the tobacco industry has influenced science to serve its interests and the history of the tobacco industry targeting health professionals.
www.bath.ac.uk/events/how-a...
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The WHO #FCTC includes Article 5.3, requiring Parties to protect public health policies from the commercial & vested interests of the tobacco industry.
Yet there has been an increase in tobacco industry interference ahead of #FCTCCOP11.
More: ow.ly/4iEN50XqKRK via @tcrgbath.bsky.social
Yet there has been an increase in tobacco industry interference ahead of #FCTCCOP11.
More: ow.ly/4iEN50XqKRK via @tcrgbath.bsky.social
Interference around COP 11 & MOP 4 - Tobacco Tactics
Background The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is an international treaty that aims to reduce the supply and demand of tobacco. The WHO FCTC includes a specific obligation, Arti...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The WHO #FCTC includes Article 5.3, requiring Parties to protect public health policies from the commercial & vested interests of the tobacco industry.
Yet there has been an increase in tobacco industry interference ahead of #FCTCCOP11.
More: ow.ly/4iEN50XqKRK via @tcrgbath.bsky.social
Yet there has been an increase in tobacco industry interference ahead of #FCTCCOP11.
More: ow.ly/4iEN50XqKRK via @tcrgbath.bsky.social
Our latest #TobaccoTactics page details interference around #FCTCCOP11 and #FCTCMOP4.
This new page includes information on activity by tobacco associations, tobacco industry media, third parties and other organisations.
Read the page: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
This new page includes information on activity by tobacco associations, tobacco industry media, third parties and other organisations.
Read the page: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our latest #TobaccoTactics page details interference around #FCTCCOP11 and #FCTCMOP4.
This new page includes information on activity by tobacco associations, tobacco industry media, third parties and other organisations.
Read the page: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
This new page includes information on activity by tobacco associations, tobacco industry media, third parties and other organisations.
Read the page: www.tobaccotactics.org/article/cop-...
🚭 There is still time to register for @robbranston.bsky.social's #webinar on tobacco price cap regulation at the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame.
Wednesday 12 November
9:00am (AEST)
tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/sessio...
#TobaccoEndgame #PublicHealth
Wednesday 12 November
9:00am (AEST)
tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/sessio...
#TobaccoEndgame #PublicHealth
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🚭 There is still time to register for @robbranston.bsky.social's #webinar on tobacco price cap regulation at the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame.
Wednesday 12 November
9:00am (AEST)
tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/sessio...
#TobaccoEndgame #PublicHealth
Wednesday 12 November
9:00am (AEST)
tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/sessio...
#TobaccoEndgame #PublicHealth
📢 Announcing the UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025, part of the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index.
The UK is ranked 17 out of 100 countries, based on evidence captured between April 2023 and March 2025.
www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/the-uk-tobacco-industry-interference-index-2025/
The UK is ranked 17 out of 100 countries, based on evidence captured between April 2023 and March 2025.
www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/the-uk-tobacco-industry-interference-index-2025/
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📢 Announcing the UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025, part of the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index.
The UK is ranked 17 out of 100 countries, based on evidence captured between April 2023 and March 2025.
www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/the-uk-tobacco-industry-interference-index-2025/
The UK is ranked 17 out of 100 countries, based on evidence captured between April 2023 and March 2025.
www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/the-uk-tobacco-industry-interference-index-2025/
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In a year that marks the 20th anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, #FCTCCOP11 is an important opportunity for Parties to come together to address the global #tobaccoepidemic by advancing #tobaccocontrol policies.
In a year that marks the 20th anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, #FCTCCOP11 is an important opportunity for Parties to come together to address the global #tobaccoepidemic by advancing #tobaccocontrol policies.
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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In a year that marks the 20th anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, #FCTCCOP11 is an important opportunity for Parties to come together to address the global #tobaccoepidemic by advancing #tobaccocontrol policies.
In a year that marks the 20th anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, #FCTCCOP11 is an important opportunity for Parties to come together to address the global #tobaccoepidemic by advancing #tobaccocontrol policies.
We will be attending the 11th WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties #FCTCCOP11 in Geneva from 17-22 November and the 4th Meeting of Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #FCTCMOP4 from 24-26 November.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
Tobacco Control Research Group to attend global tobacco control treaty meeting
TCRG members will support with monitoring at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control COP meeting
www.bath.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We will be attending the 11th WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Conference of the Parties #FCTCCOP11 in Geneva from 17-22 November and the 4th Meeting of Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #FCTCMOP4 from 24-26 November.
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...