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Watchdog bans first ads for oral weight loss medicines

The ASA said the rulings were part of wider action to tackle irresponsible ads for weight loss medicines.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

First ads for ‘powerful’ weight loss pills banned by watchdog

The ASA warned that advertisers needed to consider the overall impression of an advert

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Huel advert banned for suggesting it could ‘replace every meal’

The advert featured brand ambassador Spencer Matthews sharing an anecdote of a person he met who ‘only eats Huel’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Ads for AI apps banned for sexually explicit content and objectifying women

The ASA found the ads were irresponsible and likely to cause serious or widespread offence by objectifying and sexualising women.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Sports Direct ad banned over ‘misleading’ RRP

The Advertising Standards Authority found ‘that the RRP and associated savings claim were not genuine’

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Hamilton fans to get 'golden share' power to block move away from New Douglas Park

Hamilton Accies fans are set to be handed a "golden share" and given the power to block any proposed move away from New Douglas Park in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Who will lead India’s next student movement?

In this episode of What's Your ISM?, TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal sits down with student leaders from the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Ambedkar Students’ Association (ASA) to discuss the new opportunities to build student politics, the growing anger on Indian campuses, and the possibilities and contradictions within…

Newslaundry · Aug 25

Architects fight to save historic dorm in Chiang Mai

Thai architects have called on Chiang Mai University to reconsider the demolition of the Ang Kaew Dormitory, considered a prime example of a bold, progressive milestone in the country’s architectural history.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

'Distressing' imagery: From 'Ali G' to 'The Mummy' - Which movie posters have been banned since 2000?

Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing.

Euronews · Aug 6