UK regulators issue strong warning to advertisers of medicated weight-loss treatments
The ASA, MHRA and GPhC issue a reminder to advertisers on the rules around promoting weight-loss prescription-only medicines. Melissa Woodfield reports.
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Santa’s booze ban: ad appeals to kids
ASA rules against the use of family favourite characters to advertise age-restricted products. Alex Lowe reports.
UK government’s view is that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods
The minister for public health, Ashley Dalton MP, confirms the government’s view that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods, Gregory Barton reports.
Advertising codes updated: how the DMCCA has impacted the advertising codes
CAP and BCAP codes have been amended following the UCPs provisions in the DMCCA coming into force on 6 April 2025. Josephine O’Dowd reports.
Something smells off: ASA ruling on misleading perfume prices
The ASA has considered whether a price claim on a perfume sample was misleading and the use of a “from” price. Aisling Farley reports.
ASA delivers its top tips to marketers of age-restricted ads
The ASA has given its top tips on how to ensure children are not exposed to age-restricted ads. Melissa Woodfield reports.
Keeping track: the ICO's regulation of online advertising tracking
The article explores the ICO’s 2025 online tracking strategy. Tamara Quinn and Anna Matsiienko report.
Sidemen slip-up: stars found failing to properly disclose an ad
The ASA highlights the importance of #ad disclosures in video content, and a useful tip on making use of age-restriction measures when advertising restricted products. Melissa Woodfield reports.
CMA is heating up on the green heating and insulation sector
The CMA publishes final advice for marketing green heating and insulation products, Emily Addleman reports.
ASA’s growing AI capability
The ASA has reported on its increasing use of artificial intelligence in regulation of UK online advertising, Emily Addleman reports.
I’m not with the band: ASA reminds festival not to offer prizes it cannot guarantee
European Commission left #unimpressed by results of influencer screening sweep
