Rock N Roll Circus hits a sour note with ASA over prize claim deadline
The ASA has ruled that information about the deadline to claim a prize was significant information that must have been disclosed in a prize competition advertisement.
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Number 18, ASA clean: no under-18 appeal to Match Bingo ad
The ASA has cleared a Match Bingo ad, finding that the under-18 audience was below 25%, that appropriate platform controls were in place and that the content constituted adult-oriented satire.
ASA snapshot: environmental claims in travel agent ads
The ASA’s report finds that two-thirds of environmental claims in major UK travel agents’ online ads are likely non-compliant with the CAP Code.
UK LHF advertising restrictions in force; identifiability and brand exemption guidance published
The ASA publishes final guidance on the UK restrictions on the advertising of “less healthy” food and drink products on TV and the total ban on paid-for advertising of such products online, which came into effect on 5 January 2026.
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
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.
