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[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

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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: https://t.co/c2A3OhFr1b

@UniofBath

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

Thank you from everyone at the Tobacco Control Research Group for your interest in our work and support over the past year.

2025 has been very busy for tobacco control and we look forward to further collaborations, achievements and progress in 2026.

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

TCRG co-directors @AllenGallagher_ and @JRBranston
are quoted in this article in @ContexteSante_ on the complex reasons behind the #IllicitTobaccoTrade and whether there is truth to claims that it is driven by increases in #TobaccoTaxation. 👉

https://t.co/5zA2MT5uFP

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

Congratulations to @EconforHealth for the publication of the 4th edition of their #CigaretteTaxScorecard.

Find out about #CigaretteTax policies in 171 countries using the latest data from the @WHO: https://t.co/UcdlctERXw

[Economics for Health (EfH) @EconforHealth]

The 4th edition of the @EconforHealth #CigaretteTaxScorecard is now live 🎉

The Scorecard assesses #cigarette tax policies in 171 countries w/ latest @WHO data. Some gov'ts are progressing, yet most have significant room for improvement 📈

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/lfinHErBtG

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

A 🆕 investigation by @exposetobacco and @ContreFeu_ong uncovers tobacco lobbyists attempts to use diplomatic and trade power within the #EuropeanUnion to influence health policy globally.

Find out more: https://t.co/dAOc0SPgCb

[exposetobacco @exposetobacco]

1/4 #ICYMI the #AbuDhabiGP this past weekend marked the return of Philip Morris International branding on Ferrari cars, marking five decades of PMI using F1 to promote addictive, harmful products. Follow the🧵https://t.co/DcJzOMZGpA

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

In a recent commentary published in @TC_BMJ, we suggest that recognising #tobaccocontrol advocates as human rights defenders could provide them with better protection and align tobacco control with global human rights standards.

Read more: https://t.co/w4je0IJNwA

@UNHumanRights

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

Today is #HumanRightsDay, an opportunity to reflect on the essential values of human rights and recognise those individuals or groups who work to promote and protect human rights for all.

[exposetobacco @exposetobacco]

The last race of 2025 at the #AbuDhabiGP marked the end of yet another season of #F1 and Big Tobacco #DrivingAddiction. And this year cigarette company advertising in #F1 increased with PMI back on the Ferrari cars. Make no mistake, this is the same addiction with a new name. Bad news for young F1 fans, bad news for health. Read our #DrivingAddiction report to learn more. https://t.co/9aMDZlzrvY

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

📢 The 4th edition of the #CigaretteTaxScorecard from @EconforHealth comes out Mon 15 December.

The 🆕 Scorecard uses latest data from @WHO to assess #cigarette tax policies in 171 countries.

Register for the launch #webinar to find out the key findings: https://t.co/ltqx7rpCOQ

[London Global Cancer Week @LGCW2026]

Tobacco is the largest preventable cause of cancer in the UK. This #LGCW2025 session, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group (University of Bath), exposed how the tobacco industry influences science & targets health professionals for profit. Key insights below. @BathTR

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

The British Museum has ended its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International #JTI.

@AllenGallagher_ , @duncanathomas and Dr Sophie Braznell write for @ConversationUK on what this means for tobacco industry sponsorship of the arts.

Read more: https://t.co/GJMxoVaOA5

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

One week today Hussein Faeq will speak on a webinar arranged by Transparency and Truth about how and why #BigTobacco targets youth and what role prevention efforts can play.

Register here: https://t.co/48xh0rCryC

📅 Wed 10 December
🕜 7.30am (UK time)

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

In a new position statement, the @FPH has announced its support for a #polluterpays levy scheme for tobacco products in the UK,

This policy is influenced by the work of TCRG co-director @JRBRanston.

Read the statement: https://t.co/zl4hIte2GN

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025 has recommendations for how to protect #publichealth from tobacco industry #interference.

These include a register of lobbying & policy influence and consistent application of Article 5.3 of the WHO FCTC.

https://t.co/F42tTJYeEe

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

A new South African Tobacco Bill could achieve progress in #tobaccocontrol, but the #tobacco industry has sought to delay and derail it.

Dr Adam Bertscher, @Britta_KM & @AllenGallagher_ write for @Bhekisisa_MG on industry interference in South Africa.

https://t.co/qkPXSip3mQ

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

The global tobacco epidemic is driven by the #tobaccoindustry which spreads potentially misleading narratives that serve its interest and threaten public health.

A 🆕 brief brings together evidence to counter common tobacco industry arguments.

More info: https://t.co/w97xxxzFmZ

[Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR]

Register for next week's Centre for 21st Century Public Health seminar with Professor Micah Berman. Professor Berman will present on 'Global Public Health Law: Transdisciplinary Approach to Practice and Advocacy'.

📅 Tues 2 December
🕓 3.30pm (UK time)
🔗 https://t.co/fVsud5F6zK

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Globally, children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults, largely because of the nicotine industry targeting youth.

This Analysis argues for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights
https://t.co/yd3eyL5PpN

[WHO FCTC @FCTCofficial]

🙌🏼 Tomorrow, the Fourth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products #MOP4 will begin.
This meeting aims to advance global efforts to eliminate the criminal, social, economic, and health consequences caused by illicit trade in tobacco products.

Stay tuned!

https://t.co/XZSOWziiW3

[Global Alliance for Tobacco Control (GATC) @GATC_int]

Welcome to Day 5 of #FCTCCOP11!

Today's Bulletin is here: https://t.co/vYVYExoBKK

Orchid Award: Maldives
Dirty Ashtray: Kazakhstan & Georgia

Articles: Editorial, FCTC Implementation, NCDs, Integrity Awards, Protecting Children, Digital Tobacco Marketing, & TAPS Bans #COP11