From Yorkie's 'Not for Girls' to Nescafe's soap-opera romance, we look back at classic British adverts that would likely breach today's strict Advertising Standards Authority rules on gender stereotypes and offence.
A look back at shocking 90s and 2000s British adverts, from Yorkie's sexist slogan to Carling's infamous 'Lick It' campaign, that would never pass modern ASA rules on gender stereotypes and offence.
A fraudulent TikTok page impersonating Boots used AI-generated videos to promote prescription slimming drugs. The account has been removed after BBC investigation.
Cruise lines are tightening rules for 2026, banning items like satellite internet kits and Bluetooth speakers. Check what you can't pack to avoid confiscation.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy proposes radical BBC funding reforms, including advertising and paywalls for iPlayer shows. Have your say on the future of the broadcaster.
Planning a cinema trip? Discover the official snack policies for Vue, Odeon, Cineworld, and Showcase. Find out which items are banned and how to save money on your visit.
A primary school headteacher has been prohibited from teaching after being caught with alcohol on school premises. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Exclusive evidence reveals Israel used widely prohibited cluster munitions in recent Lebanon conflict, marking first deployment in nearly 20 years. Human rights groups condemn indiscriminate weapons.
Three amateur jockeys suspended for seven days after a Plumpton race descends into chaos due to flag confusion. Discover the full story and the BHA's ruling here.
Major UK brands are embracing genuine kindness and emotional storytelling in their 2025 Christmas campaigns, marking a significant shift from commercial messaging to heartfelt connections.
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Police launch investigation after an eight-month-old infant was fatally attacked by a banned XL Bully breed during firework celebrations in Merseyside home.
In a significant diplomatic move, Iraq has officially designated the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) as a banned organisation, marking a potential turning point in regional security cooperation with Turkey.
Exclusive: Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana faces fresh legal trouble after being caught driving while disqualified - his NINTH motoring offence. Full details of the court case and potential consequences.
A British tourist's satirical social media post referencing Donald Trump has resulted in being barred from entering the United States by Customs and Border Protection agents, raising serious questions about free speech and border control powers.
Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.
World snooker faces its biggest corruption crisis as Chinese stars Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong receive lengthy bans for match-fixing offences, rocking the professional tour.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers embroiled in controversy after being named in alleged banned substance use, raising questions about NFL integrity and athlete accountability.
James McArthur, Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth, faces backlash after advertising for 'reliable, hardworking British staff' while explicitly stating 'no people of colour' in job postings.
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter has been permanently expelled from the NBA after a league investigation uncovered he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately limited his own participation in games to influence betting outcomes.
Discover why Samuel Adams beer faces legal restrictions in multiple US states due to controversial alcohol content laws and packaging regulations.
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult reveals shocking censorship attempts across American schools and libraries, with Indiana leading the charge in literary suppression.
Exclusive: Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA following bombshell gambling investigation that uncovered multiple betting irregularities and suspicious prop bets.
A UK teacher has been permanently barred from the profession after making inappropriate comments about a Muslim student's appearance and referencing Iran's strict dress code laws during a classroom discussion.
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
The Czech capital becomes the first major European city to completely ban rental e-scooters following resident complaints about dangerous pavement parking and pedestrian hazards.
Damien Osborne, a London-based massage therapist, has been permanently prohibited from servicing female clients following multiple sexual assault allegations that have shocked the wellness industry.
A female science teacher has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to an improper relationship with a teenage student at her school, sparking serious safeguarding concerns.
A 49-year-old maths teacher has been permanently prohibited from the classroom after sending over 1,000 inappropriate messages to a sixth-form student, including late-night communications and discussing personal relationships.
Four members of a banned neo-Nazi group have been sentenced for plotting escalating attacks across Britain, with judge describing their ideology as 'evil and wicked'.