The Latest Breaking News from Advertising Standards Authority

Adverts for Domino’s, KFC and Burger King cleared despite junk food crackdown

New rules prohibit the promotion of foods that contribute significantly to childhood obesity

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea badge banned

Adverts for two gambling firms, Kwiff and Betway, were banned after a complaint was lodged to the Advertising Standards Authority

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Brewdog advert banned for suggesting alcohol can cure disappointment

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received one complaint about the advert

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Vicky Pattison warned by watchdog over advert filmed at wedding

The video was not marked as an advert

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025

Tube adverts for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the burning of the US dollar and euro banknotes would have caused serious offence to some people

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Ads for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the burning of the US dollar and euro banknotes would have caused serious offence to some people.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Major hotel chains accused of misleading consumers with sales adverts

Advertising at unrealistically low prices is a ‘cynical pricing practice’, said Which?

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Some hotel chains using ‘bait pricing’ to potentially mislead consumers – Which?

It said the ‘cynical’ practice disappoints customers but can still boost sales for hoteliers.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds

Advertising Standards Authority says Hilux poster and video condone driving that disregards ‘impact on nature’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023