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MYSTERIOUS: Advertising standards authority - What They Never Told You

Adverts for Domino’s, KFC and Burger King cleared despite junk food crackdown

New rules prohibit the promotion of foods that contribute significantly to childhood obesity

The Independent UK

Gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea badge banned

Adverts for two gambling firms, Kwiff and Betway, were banned after a complaint was lodged to the Advertising Standards Authority

The Independent UK

Brewdog advert banned for suggesting alcohol can cure disappointment

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received one complaint about the advert

The Independent UK

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Lib Dems call for urgent regulation of YouTube ads after wave of scams

Party wants video platform to face same scrutiny as broadcasters due to deepfake and investment scams

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog bans ‘shocking’ ads that objectify women on mobile gaming apps

An investigation by Advertising Standards Authority used avatars to mimic the browsing behaviour of different age groups and genders to monitor the ads that appear on mobile games.

The Independent UK

Next ad banned for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ model

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ‘irresponsible’ ad used the camera angle and styling to emphasise the slimness of the model’s legs.

The Independent UK

Vicky Pattison wedding video ‘glamorised smoking’, advertising watchdog says

The video was also not marked as an advert, the Advertising Standards Authority said.

Evening Standard

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Vicky Pattison warned by watchdog over advert filmed at wedding

The video was not marked as an advert

The Independent UK

Tube adverts for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the burning of the US dollar and euro banknotes would have caused serious offence to some people

Evening Standard

Ads for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the burning of the US dollar and euro banknotes would have caused serious offence to some people.

The Independent UK

Major hotel chains accused of misleading consumers with sales adverts

Advertising at unrealistically low prices is a ‘cynical pricing practice’, said Which?

The Independent UK

Some hotel chains using ‘bait pricing’ to potentially mislead consumers – Which?

It said the ‘cynical’ practice disappoints customers but can still boost sales for hoteliers.

Evening Standard

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.

The Independent UK

Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds

Advertising Standards Authority says Hilux poster and video condone driving that disregards ‘impact on nature’

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The Independent UK

Repsol renewables ad banned over ‘large-scale’ oil and gas interests omission

The ad for Repsol’s involvement in renewable hydrogen failed to mention that large-scale oil and gas formed the ‘vast majority’ of its business.

Evening Standard

TV ad for period pants cleared after 295 complaints

The ad for Wuka period underwear showed a ‘realistic and accurate depiction’ of menstruation which some viewers found ‘offensive and distressing’

The Independent UK

‘Distressing’ TV ad for Wuka period underwear showing blood cleared after almost 300 complaints

Advert for Wuka period underwear attracted 295 complaints saying it was offensive and distressing

The Independent UK

TV ad for Wuka period underwear cleared after 295 complaints

Advert for Wuka period underwear attracted 295 complaints saying it was offensive and distressing

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The Independent UK

‘Irresponsible’ Ladbrokes ad featuring Jake Paul banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority said Paul was of ‘inherent strong appeal to under-18s’.

Daily Mirror

Laura Whitmore's Muff Liquor adverts banned by the ASA for 'targeting minors'

Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore has felt the wrath of the Advertising Standards Authority after her TikTok and Instagram adverts for The Muff Liquor Company were banned for 'targeting minors and encouraging irresponsible drinking'

The Independent UK

Life insurance firm slammed for using killer doctor Harold Shipman in advert

Many have urged the Financial Conduct Authority and the Advertising Standards Authority to take action

Daily Record

The portable heaters struck by 'fake ad' bans as regulator cracks down on energy claims

The UK's advertising regulator has banned four adverts as they claimed electric heaters were cheaper than gas.

The Independent UK

Life insurance firm slammed for using killer doctor Harold Shipman in advert

Many have urged the Financial Conduct Authority and the Advertising Standards Authority to take action

Daily Mirror

Most controversial Christmas adverts - from 'sexist' slogans to the banned Kevin clip

Christmas adverts help to spread festive cheer and people love to look out for the much-loved clips every season - but not every advert is as well received as supermarkets might expect

Manchester Evening News

'It's a man's game' advert meant to help recruit female builders banned for being sexist

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ad, a poster for recruitment firm Rated People, was likely to cause harm and serious offence

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