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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”.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

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

Wales Online · May 31, 2022

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.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2022

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Tesco Mobile advert 'not suitable for children' banned after 52 complaints

Tesco Mobile were hit with 52 complaints over a number of adverts that were posted on social media, in newspapers and on outdoor posters - parents argued they were not suitable for children.

Glasgow Live · May 11, 2022

Adidas advert showing naked breasts banned for being offensive

A now banned Adidas advert that received several complaints shows naked breasts - it was the brands way to show that their new sports bras are for everyone

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Adidas campaign showcasing diverse breasts banned for ‘explicit nudity’

Advertising Standards Authority recieved 24 complaints about the adverts

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Tesco advert banned for alluding to offensive language

The ASA received 52 complaints that the ads were offensive

Wales Online · May 11, 2022

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Adidas advert featuring naked breasts banned for being offensive

24 people complained, saying the image sexualised and objectified women

Wales Online · May 11, 2022

Adidas sports bra ads banned for being likely to cause widespread offence

Twitter and poster campaign featuring dozens of sets of breasts was harmful and offensive, says ASA

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Adidas ads featuring bare breasts banned over likelihood of causing offence

The ads drew complaints that their use of nudity was gratuitous and objectified women by sexualising them and ‘reducing them to body parts’.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Tesco Mobile ads banned for replacing expletives with food names

The ads used ‘shiitake’ and ‘pistachio’ as allusions to swear words in ways that ‘were likely to cause serious and widespread offence’, the ASA ruled

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Land Rover ads banned for 'misleading' cliff-edge parking sensor scene

It is confirmed that the warning sounds are only heard if there are objects behind the vehicle not empty space

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Land Rover ads banned as vehicles won't stop you reversing over a cliff

The Advertising Standards Authority said the adverts were misleading

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

Land Rover ads banned for misleading cliff-edge parking sensor scene

It is confirmed that the warning sounds are only heard if there are objects behind the vehicle not empty space

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Land Rover ads banned over cliff-edge parking sensor scene

Jaguar Land Rover agreed that parking sensors would not warn of empty space behind the vehicle.

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Stephen Bear under fire by the ASA after 'unfair £80k giveaway - which girlfriend won'

Controversial reality star Stephen Bear has landed himself in hot water with the Advertising Standards Agency after his £80k giveaway was challenged over whether the promotion was administered fairly

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022

Sexist horse product ad banned for being highly offensive to women

The manufacturer said the term was commonly used by trainers to describe a problem filly

Zenger · Apr 26, 2022

Star Struck: Champagne Supernovas

The ASA has awarded its revered Page Medal to two amateur astronomy projects for the first time in its history.

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Leeds Live · Apr 20, 2022

Leeds burger boss responds to his 'offensive' Madeleine McCann adverts being banned

Joe Scholey, who owns The Otley Burger Company, said his posts reignited 'awareness to a kid that’s gone missing'

Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022

'Distressing' Madeleine McCann burger van advert banned for causing offence

It was rapped for making light of her disappearance

Leeds Live · Apr 20, 2022

Leeds people fuming at burger boss after his 'offensive' Madeleine McCann advert for Mother's Day

The Advertising Standards Agency slammed The Otley Burger Company's ad and said 'reference to a missing child was likely to be distressing'

Bristol Post · Apr 20, 2022

Madeleine McCann burger van advert banned after 'distress' caused

The post was removed for violating policies

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022

'Distressing' burger van advert banned for making light of missing Madeleine McCann

The advert had a picture of Madeleine and mum Kate and a caption reading: 'With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids alone. What's the worst that could happen. Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there'

Leeds Live · Apr 20, 2022

Otley Burger Company banned from using 'offensive' Madeleine McCann images to promote company

The Otley Burger Company was heavily criticised for an advert last month that 'made light' of missing Madeleine McCann

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022

Madeleine McCann burger van adverts on Mother's Day banned by watchdog

Posts on The Otley Burger Company's social media accounts on March 27 read: 'With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids at home. What's the worst that could happen.'

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