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Twix advert banned by ASA for “condoning unsafe driving”
Twix TV advert banned by UK watchdog over high-speed car chase, rejecting Mars Wrigley’s defence of playful fantasy and cinematic style.
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How can the UK become thinner or less fat?
Forget Whitehall's ineffective policies and bureaucratic 'guff'. Britain's obesity crisis demands common sense: honest conversations about diet, sensible eating and active lifestyles. It's time to ditch the red tape and empower the public to make healthier choices. — Dr Clive Black, Vice Chairman of Shore Capital Markets and former Head…
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Industry reacts to ASA’s delay on junk food advertising restrictions guidance
With the October 2025 compliance date fast approaching, the ASA's decision to delay and potentially revise the final HFSS advertising guidelines adds further uncertainty for the food industry.
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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority cracks down on misleading CBD claims
Following a complaint from the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance over several published advertorials which rated ‘the best UK CBD oils, the UK’s regulator of advertising has published its ruling into whether misleading claims were made.
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“Misleading” Tesco plant-based food advert banned by ASA
Tesco’s Plant Chef vegan burger adverts have been banned over “misleading” claims and numerous complaints.
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Cricket board warned over HFSS adverts aimed at children
The England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised for what it has called an “internal error” that resulted in an advertising email for HFSS snacks being sent to under 16s.
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Innocent sees advert banned by Advertising Standards Authority
Popular smoothie manufacturer Innocent had been accused by 26 viewers of misleading viewers about the total environment impact of Innocent products, with the manufacturer claiming it intended to set out a “purpose-led message”.
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Burger King ad banned after vegan dispute
Adverts for Burger King's 'Rebel Whopper plant-based' burger have been banned after complaints pointed out misleading marketing which suggests the burger is suitable for vegans.
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Organisation claims Coca-Cola is misleading public about ‘single-use’ plastic
Plastic campaign organisation, City to Sea, has said that confusion about 'single-use' plastic has the potential to increase the volume of plastic bottles ending up in the environment, making worse the environmental damage that plastic pollution causes.
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UK ASA uphold HFSS ad ruling against Kellogg’s and KFC
ASA rules advertisements from Kentucky Fried Chicken and Kellogg's Cocoa Pops were wrongly directed at children under 16.
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Three confectionary giants bitten by new junk food advertising rules
The complaints against the companies were submitted by campaign groups arguing they were publishing ads directed at children for products that were high in fat, salt or sugar.
