AI in advertising: ICC publishes guidance on its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code
The International Chamber of Commerce has released a guide for marketers on how AI applies to its Advertising and Marketing Communications Code.
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First taste: ASA's first rulings on 'less healthy' food and drink advertising restrictions
The ASA issues its first rulings clarifying the scope of the “less healthy” food advertising restrictions.
ASA rules 'no age limit' travel insurance cover claim hides restrictions
The ASA ruled that a TV ad for travel insurance claiming that there was “no age limit” for cover was misleading because it failed to disclose material age-based restrictions on trip durations.
Cross-border ads: CAP explains ASA's remit
CAP publishes an article explaining the ASA’s remit in relation to cross-border ads.
Transparent pricing: CAP clarifies VAT pricing rules
CAP publishes guidance on the presentation of VAT in ads.
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.
ASA bans 'free' airport lounge offer over capacity caps
The ASA has banned “free” airport lounge promotion after finding that capacity caps meant that nearly half of eligible customers missed out during peak periods, despite a 93% overall success rate.
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 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.
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.
