As we all know, adverts are created to encourage people to purchase goods, but they also have the power to inspire and to solidify stereotypes. That's why they are regulated carefully. And new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Netflix Basic tier will cease to exist in the UK from June 2024. (Netflix) A huge group of Netflix Basic users in the UK and ...

Experts say the watershed ban is “long overdue” and will reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy food. The government estimates the advertising ban will prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood ...

Social media giants Facebookand Instagram have been forced to launch ad-free options for their millions of UK users. The two hugely popular sites, both owned by US heavyweight Meta, will instead offer ...

Adverts that “contribute to inequality in society” by reinforcing gender stereotypes have been banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog. ‘Negative gender stereotypes’ to be banned from UK adverts The ...

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Oatly has seen a UK advertising campaign for its alternative-milk products banned after the Sweden-based company was judged to have made “misleading” environmental claims. The Advertising Standards ...

Online adverts for meal-replacement business Huel and personal nutrition company Zoe have been banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned two paid-for ...

Adverts for some breakfast cereals, porridge and sandwiches have been banned in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. The crackdown will mean “less healthy” food and drink that is high in fat, salt and ...