‘The UK’s advertising regulator has banned two HSBC advertisements for being “misleading” about the company’s work to tackle climate change.’
BBC News, 19th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The UK government’s decision to grant businesses extra time to comply with post-Brexit food labelling requirements will be “cautiously welcomed” by the industry, according to one legal expert.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th October 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Campaigner Charlotte Gage says that the outdoor adverts you see on billboards and bus stops should all be removed.”
BBC News, 8th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Unilever’s advert for one of its laundry detergents, Persil, has been banned for being misleading about its environmental benefits.’
BBC News, 31st August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Campaigners are outraged that the stalled white paper has allowed three top English sides to sign new front-of-shirt agreements.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An “irresponsible” ad for bookmakers Coral featuring excited spectators at a horse race accompanied by a dramatic soundtrack has been banned over the risk it could pressure those struggling with gambling addiction.’
The Independent, 3rd August 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Two funeral providers have been banned from repeating claims about eco-friendly funeral packages by the UK’s advertising watchdog.’
BBC News, 3rd August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A Samsung ad criticised for showing a woman running alone at 02:00 has been cleared by the advertising watchdog.’
BBC News, 20th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An Instagram post by influencer Molly-Mae Hague advertising a PrettyLittleThing dress has been banned after she failed to include any indication that it was an ad.’
The Independent, 13th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘An advert for betting firm Paddy Power has been banned for encouraging repetitive gambling, by showing it taking priority over family.’
BBC News, 14th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Adverts claiming plastic grass is “eco-friendly” and “purifies” the atmosphere must be removed after the Advertising Standards Authority upheld complaints of greenwashing.’
The Guardian, 8 June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The advertising watchdog has banned a TV ad for Vegan Friendly UK after receiving complaints about graphic violence towards animals.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Kellogg’s is mounting a legal challenge against new Government rules that would stop some of the company’s cereals being prominently displayed in food stores.’
The Independent, 27th April 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Adverts by a takeaway firm featuring Madeleine McCann were likely to cause distress and offence, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.’
BBC News, 20th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two Lidl adverts claiming shoppers could make big savings compared with Tesco have been banned after a complaint from the rival discounter Aldi.’
The Guardian, 6th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Footballers, celebrities and social media influencers will be banned from gambling adverts under new rules.’
BBC News, 5th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Measures to protect people from internet scams will now be included in proposed online safety laws, the government has said.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected a complaint about a TV advert for legal support app Legal Utopia using the word “shyster”.’
Legal Futures, 23rd February 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Social media firms who allow “sex for rent” adverts will face prosecution under planned new laws.’
BBC News, 18th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An T-shirt advert for fashion retailer Boohoo has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received a complaint the images objectified and sexualised women.’
BBC News, 16th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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