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Samsung cleared by UK watchdog over ad showing woman running at 2am

ASA received complaints that ad encouraged unsafe behaviour, but firm said a ban would lead to gender stereotyping

The Guardian - UK

Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am ‘not irresponsible’ – watchdog

Samsung said the ad would not screen again in the UK but welcomed clarity on whether or not the campaign breached advertising rules.

The Independent UK

Lidl forced to pull 'misleading' advertising leaflet following complaint from Aldi

Aldi made the claims back on November 25 last year.

Daily Record

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Molly-Mae Hague Instagram post banned for breaking ASA rules

UK advertising watchdog pulls up Love Island star for third time as it cracks down on social media influencers

The Guardian - UK

Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague's PrettyLittleThing Instagram post banned

The reality TV star is a creative director for the fashion brand

Liverpool Echo

Dating ads offering chance to meet ‘lonely’ Ukrainian women is banned

The three ads for SofiaDate appeared as the UK Government launched a scheme to encourage the public to house Ukrainian refugees.

The Independent UK

The ‘wild west’ of long Covid: The expensive, bizarre and ‘dangerous’ treatments on offer to patients

Exclusive: Potentially dangerous clot-busting drugs and probiotic stomach implants are being recommended to patients desperate for help

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Ceremony commemorates work of key workers

A granite stone was gifted by ASA Forces charity and unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant and Cllr Ann Davidson in Broxburn

Daily Record

Ellie Goulding’s alcohol brand banned from advertising on Facebook

Ads for Served Drinks were banned after the singer made nutritional claims that are not permitted for alcohol

The Independent UK

Ellie Goulding advert banned by the standards authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received 21 complaints

Wales Online

Ellie Goulding Facebook posts for alcohol brand banned

The ads for Served Drinks, which the singer co-founded and co-owns, were banned after she made nutritional claims that are not permitted for alcohol.

The Independent UK

TikTok post banned for breaching UK and world rules on alcohol

TikTok has taken the post down and the ASA has banned it from ever appearing again

Wales Online

The Mancunian Way: Where's the accountability?

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Manchester Evening News

PrettyLittleThing removes jeans advert after complaints it 'objectified women'

The advert was found to be "irresponsible" and "likely to cause serious offence".

Daily Record

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Birmingham Post

PrettyLittleThing criticised by watchdog over 'seriously offensive' listing that 'objectified women'

The ASA said a complainant believed the ad sexually objectified women

Manchester Evening News

PrettyLittleThing rapped over 'seriously offensive' advert for jeans

A complaint over a product listing for a pair of jeans was upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority

Wales Online

Paddy Power ad where woman asks man if she'll end up looking like mum is banned

"No matter how badly you stuff it up, you’ll always get another chance with Paddy Power games"

The Independent UK

Paddy Power ‘Do you think I will end up looking like my mum?’ ad banned

Viewers had complained that the ad portrayed gambling as taking priority in family life.

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Liverpool Echo

Tesco under fire for burger advert with 'misleading' claims

The TV, video on demand, radio, press, Twitter and website ads have been banned

The Guardian - UK

Adverts claiming plastic grass is eco-friendly are not allowed, says ASA

Regulator upholds complaints that marketing by Evergreens UK Ltd was unsubstantiated and misleading

The Guardian - UK

UK watchdog bans vegan TV ad for showing violence towards animals

ASA received 63 complaints over Vegan Friendly UK ad aimed at highlighting potential hypocrisy among meat-eaters

Wales Online

Tesco advert banned after 171 complaints

A Tesco spokesman said: "We are disappointed by this outcome"

The Independent UK

Tesco Plant Chef ads banned over lack of evidence for environmental claims

The supermarket said it had lowered the price of dozens of its Plant Chef products “because a little swap can make a difference to the planet”.

Wales Online

TOWIE star added to 'blacklist' of influencers who repeatedly ignore advertising rules

Billie Shepherd could face further sanctions if she fails to comply in future

Edinburgh Live

Adidas sports bra advert showing bare chest banned following complaints from parents

An Adidas advert came under fire for using bare chests to advertise a sports bra - the ad was posted to social media as well as there being two bigger posters which accumulated a number of complaints.

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