The Latest Breaking News from ASA

Dawn French poster cleared over ‘serious offence’ complaints

The poster advertised the comedian’s upcoming UK tour.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Lufthansa advert ‘protecting’ the planet banned over misleading environmental claims

Advert claimed the airline was ‘connecting the world’ while ‘protecting its future’

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Lufthansa’s ‘green’ adverts banned in UK for misleading consumers

Airline claim that it was protecting the world’s future is latest ad to fall foul of ASA rules

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Huel adverts banned in UK for misleading claims that shakes could cut food bills

As the cost of living crisis hit, one Facebook ad claimed that ‘Huel helps keep money in your pockets’.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023

Adverts for food delivery service banned over ‘irresponsible’ drug, sex and alcohol content

Innuendo-based adverts said London ‘loves acid, pints, poppers’ and ‘blow’

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Huel adverts banned in UK for claiming shakes could help cut food bills

Advertising watchdog upholds two complaints, ruling ads were misleading and irresponsible

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

'Dr Death' life insurance ad banned for causing 'serious and widespread offence'

Ad showed Harold Shipman and the words 'Life insurance. Because you never know who your doctor might be'

Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2023

Harold Shipman life insurance adverts caused 'serious and widespread offence'

The Advertising Standards Authority has revealed there were 115 complaints

Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023

Laura Whitmore's Muff Liquor adverts banned by the ASA for 'targeting minors'

Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore has felt the wrath of the Advertising Standards Authority after her TikTok and Instagram adverts for The Muff Liquor Company were banned for 'targeting minors and encouraging irresponsible drinking'

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Ex-Love Island host Laura Whitmore in hot water over TikTok and Instagram ads

The TV presenter was advertising drinks from Muff Liquor Company which is Irish owned and she has shares in

Dublin Live · Feb 8, 2023