Deliveroo TV advert banned for being misleading – BBC News
‘A TV ad for Deliveroo has been banned for suggesting the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK.’
BBC News, 11th September 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: food
Advert claiming chocolate bar reverses aging banned by watchdog – Daily Telegraph
‘An advert claiming a chocolate bar slowed the ageing process and helped people heal from plastic surgery has been banned by the watchdog.’
Daily Telegraph, 21st August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Courts to get anti-knife crime powers with Asbo-style orders for children as young as 12 – The Independent
‘Courts will be given extra powers to impose rules and curfews on anyone aged 12 or over who may be carrying a knife, the Home Office has announced. The Asbo-style powers, called knife crime prevention orders (KCPOs), are civil orders that can be imposed on people who the courts believe pose a threat to the public through the use of a bladed weapon. The powers will be introduced as part of the Offensive Weapons Act, which is attempting to tackle knife crime and serious violence.’
The Independent, 18th August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Squirrel-eating men at Soho vegan food stall fined – BBC News
‘Two men who ate dead squirrels outside a vegan food stall in protest against veganism have been convicted of public order offences and fined.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Aldi censured over misleading advert suggesting shoppers could save 45% by switching from Tesco – The Independent
‘Tesco has succeeded in having Aldi censured over an advert that misled customers about the potential savings to be had by switching to the cut-price competitor.’
The Independent, 16th July 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pret allergy death: Parents ‘delighted’ by ‘Natasha’s law’ plan – BBC News
‘A law protecting allergy sufferers will be introduced following the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse.’
BBC News, 25th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream adverts removed after they were placed on billboards too close to primary school – Daily Telegraph
‘Ben & Jerry’s ice cream adverts have been removed after they were placed on billboards within 100m of a primary school.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Junk food adverts from McDonald’s, M&S and Asda banned for targeting children online – The Independent
‘Junk food adverts from McDonald’s, Marks & Spencer and Asda have been banned after they were discovered on children’s websites and YouTube channels.’
The Independent, 6th June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Takeaway boss has two-year manslaughter sentence overturned after death of schoolgirl with nut allergy – Daily Telegraph
‘A takeaway boss found guilty of the manslaughter of a schoolgirl who suffered an allergic reaction to a meal containing peanut proteins has won an appeal against his conviction.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th May 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Food outlets ‘should list all ingredients’ says food agency – BBC News
‘Food outlets should list all ingredients in order to protect customers with allergies, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed. The FSA has recommended ministers adopt strict new rules, which include highlighting the 14 major allergens.’
BBC News, 8th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked by regulator – BBC News
‘The proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog over fears it would raise prices for consumers.’
BBC News, 25th April 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Give local authorities extra powers to curb junk food ads – report – The Guardian
‘Local authorities should be given greater powers to make it easier for them to impose restrictions on junk food advertising in their areas, a report has recommended.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Dorset man found guilty of illegally selling clams to high-end restaurant suppliers – The Guardian
‘A shellfish gatherer from Dorset has narrowly escaped being jailed after being caught illegally selling clams to wholesalers who supply high-end restaurants.’
The Guardian, 31st March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Brexit food stockpiling loan ad banned – BBC News
‘A financial services company has been ordered not to reuse an advert in which it tried to persuade people to take out a loan, in case they wanted to stockpile food because of Brexit.’
BBC News, 20th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Eloise Parry death: Diet pill dealer appealing against sentence – BBC News
‘A man found guilty of manslaughter for selling toxic slimming pills that killed a student is set to appeal against his sentence.’
BBC News, 16th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK consulting on overhaul of allergen labelling laws – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government has announced a consultation into the rules governing allergen information on food which is prepacked and ready to eat.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th January 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Tougher food labelling proposed to prevent allergy deaths – Daily Telegraph
‘The Government has set out new proposals to toughen food labelling laws and protect the two million food allergy suffers across the country. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a consultation into food labelling laws focusing on overhauling the labelling of pre-prepared foods such as sandwiches and salads which are made, packaged and sold in the same stores.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th January 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
New rules spell out when doctors can let patients with brain damage die – The Guardian
‘Guidance on when to withdraw food and water welcomed by many families. But some fear the ethical implications.’
The Guardian, 12th December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ep. 57: Mass starvation as a weapon of war – Law Pod UK
‘Rosalind English talks to 1 Crown Office Row’s Catriona Murdoch about the ways in which international law may be used to prevent it.’
Law Pod UK, 10th December 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Junk food ad ban on London transport to take effect in February – The Guardian
‘Junk food adverts will be banned on London Underground, train, tram and bus services from February under plans announced by London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan.’
The Guardian, 23rd November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
