Claims made for LED facemasks scrutinised by the ASA
The ASA has issued four beauty-related rulings as part of its wider work on LED facemasks for skincar
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Label it clearly: three complaints upheld against wine retailer
ASA upheld three complaints against an online wine retailer on unsubstantiated “same wine” claims, ambiguous “80% off” messaging and a £5 promotion failing to clarify its 48‑hour limit.
ICC publishes new edition of its Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications
The framework is a helpful tool for advertisers and supports self‑regulation of environmental claims.
Advertising and marketing in 2026: what businesses might expect in the UK and EU
This article explores key topics likely to shape 2026 regulatory agenda in the advertising and marketing industry in both the UK and the EU.
ASA bans bar ad featuring Barney the dinosaur for appeal to children and promoting excessive alcohol consumption
The ASA has ruled that a social media ad for a bar featuring Barney the Dinosaur and the phrases “T-wrecked” and “ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR”, breached advertising rules by appealing to under-18s and encouraging excessive drinking.
ASA puts the brakes on We Buy Any Car’s ad claims
The ASA has banned We Buy Any Car ads, after upholding complaints from competitors, ruling that the ad was misleading and made unsubstantiated comparative claims about the speed and guarantees of its service.
Home, sea and sky: green claims under scrutiny
New CAP guidance notes set expectations for green claims in home improvements, cruises and aviation industries, underlining the broader push for compliant sustainability marketing in the UK.
Dead giveaway: ASA rules on cancelled prize draws and invalid vouchers
The ASA has upheld complaints against the administration of social media and localised promotions, reminding advertisers to administer their promotions fairly and effectively.
HFSS advertising restrictions: brand exemption regulations made and government response published
The government makes the Advertising (Less Healthy Food and Drink) (Brand Advertising Exemption) Regulations 2025, which provide clarity on the “brand advertising” exemption to new HFSS TV and online ad restrictions.
Gambling gaffes: Play n Go in hot water over kid-friendly ads, but Mecca and Buzz Bingo cleared
ASA continues its march on gambling operators ads.
Aramco F1 partnership steers clear of greenwashing claim
The ASA found that ads for Aramco’s F1 partnership did not contain environmental claims.
Tonic Health's claims put to bed: fake testimonials and unsubstantiated health claims
The ASA rules on the use of misleading customer testimonials and the use of unsubstantiated health claims in a social media post
