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Pub and nightclub ads banned for encouraging binge drinking

One ad contained text that said: ‘Not only do I dance like nobody is watching, I also drink as if I don’t work in the morning’

The Independent UK

Pub and nightclub adverts banned for breaking strict rules

Advertising watchdog said adverts in England and Scotland encouraged excessive drinking

Wales Online

Glasgow bars have Instagram and Facebook ads banned amid excessive drinking claim

Glasgow Live

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Edinburgh club told to remove TikTok showing women with drinks poured into mouths

A TikTok video for Edinburgh nightspot Lulu featured clips of women holding drinks and having drinks poured from bottles of spirits into their mouths.

Edinburgh Live

Ads for pubs and nightclubs banned for encouraging excessive drinking

Adverts for The Hive and Lulu in Edinburgh, The Spiritualist and the Slug and Lettuce in Glasgow and Popworld in Leeds have all been banned.

The Independent UK

Why was Persil advert taken off TV as controversial ad banned for misleading claims

A new advert for Persil products has been banned for “misleading” claims regarding plastics and the environment. Unilever, the manufacturer of the brand, argued that it was accurate

Daily Mirror

Persil TV ad banned for 'misleading' claim that product is 'kinder to planet'

Manufacturer Unilever argued that it was an accurate claim

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Persil advert banned over its ‘misleading’ environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority said the basis of the ad’s claim – that the product was ‘kinder to our planet’ – had not been made clear.

The Independent UK

Persil advert banned after viewer complains

The Advertising Standards Agency said the Persil ad must not be shown again in its current form

Liverpool Echo

Social media ads are about to change – how new rules on content marketing will affect what you see and share

We’ve all scrolled through social media and come across a witty post shared by a friend. Perhaps it references a favourite TV show, or speaks to your current mood. If you were intrigued enough to click on it, you may have been surprised to discover it’s actually an ad for…

The Conversation

Australia's new National Cultural Policy: What the arts sector wants, and what the Labor government plans to deliver

Tony Burke has promised a renewed focus on the arts and a suite of reforms to support the sector – but is staying quiet on the question of funding.

ABC News

Toyota advert banned by the ASA as it 'encouraged unsafe driving'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that an advert Toyota produced earlier this year "encouraged irresponsible driving", and has banned it from newspapers.

Glasgow Live

Father’s Day advert promotion picturing serial killer Fred West banned

The email for a live event was titled ‘She’s Under The Patio’ and included a picture of the serial killer

The Independent UK

PrettyLittleThing advert banned for portraying 16-year-old Alabama Barker in a ‘sexual way’

The Advertising Standards Authority deemed the advert to be ‘socially irresponsible’

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

Advert on Steven Bartlett's The Diary Of A CEO podcast banned by watchdog

Both Huel and Mr Bartlett have responded to the complaint

Birmingham Post

Huel advert on Steven Bartlett’s podcast The Diary Of A CEO banned

Huel said it believed the podcast did not include an ad because it had no editorial control over its content

Wales Online

Ad for Father’s Day promotion featuring picture of mass murderer Fred West banned

Advertising Standards Authority rules that advertisers should not use a shocking claim or image merely to attract attention

The Independent UK

Ad for Father’s Day promotion featuring picture of Fred West banned

The email for a live dissection event called The Vivit Experience was titled ‘She’s Under The Patio’ and included a picture of the serial killer.

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The Guardian - AU

SpaceX capsule confirmed as source of space debris that crashed on farm in Australia

Astrophysicist expects people will find more debris in the area ‘over the coming weeks to months to even years’

The Independent UK

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

Ads from Coral and Rank Digital Gaming fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Independent UK

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

Two firms advertised “environmentally-friendly”, “eco-friendly” or “green” funerals including wooden or MDF coffins.

The Guardian - AU

‘Like an alien obelisk’: space debris found in Snowy Mountains paddock believed to be from SpaceX mission

Astrophysicist Brad Tucker says he often gets calls from people who think they’ve found space junk but the scorched metal found by two farmers is ‘very real’

Bristol Post

PrettyLittleThing's ‘Dress of Dreams’ is perfect for summer date nights

The dress is so popular, demand has soared by 359%, according to PLT

Wales Online

Samsung ad slammed for woman running alone at 2am is cleared by watchdog

Dozens of people complained about the advert

The Guardian - UK

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

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