Hard Drugs Advertised on Social Media, Delivered by Post
A bombshell investigation reveals hard drugs are openly sold on Facebook and Instagram, with delivery via Canada Post. Discover the shocking ease of access and the response from authorities.
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Hard Drugs Advertised on Social Media, Delivered by Post
A bombshell investigation reveals hard drugs are openly sold on Facebook and Instagram, with delivery via Canada Post. Discover the shocking ease of access and the response from authorities.
UK junk food ad ban starts today to fight child obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads on TV before 9pm and online entirely. The government aims to cut child obesity, but critics question the move's effectiveness. Read the full story.
15 Nostalgic UK Ads That Would Be Banned Today
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.
Full ban on junk food ads comes into force
A total ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food high in fat, salt and sugar is now in effect. The move aims to prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases.
Rail Firms' 'Cheapest Ticket' Adverts Banned as Misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned adverts from ScotRail, Greater Anglia, and My Train Ticket for unsubstantiated 'lowest price' claims. Discover the details and the companies' responses.
Weight-loss drug ads banned over body image concerns
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned campaigns from Chequp, SkinnyJab and MedExpress for promoting prescription meds and exploiting insecurities. Read the full story.
Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Most 'Eco' Travel Ads Break Advertising Rules
The Advertising Standards Authority reveals over half of environmental claims by travel firms are misleading. Discover which ads failed and what rules they broke.
Spanish court fines Meta €481m in data ruling
A Madrid court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros to Spanish media for unfair data practices, setting a precedent for EU digital regulation. Discover the full implications.
Tango Ad Creators Reveal 90s Advertising Revolution
Exclusive interview with the team behind Tango's legendary slap ads that boosted sales by 35% and created a cultural phenomenon that still resonates today.
WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
UK Ends 'Intent' Rule for Racism in TV Ads
New legislation will remove 'intent' requirement from racism investigations in TV ads, marking a seismic shift in broadcast regulation and diversity enforcement.
Reform UK rebuked over misleading MP campaign ads
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Reform UK for deceptive political advertisements claiming Sarah Pochin as their 'new MP' before her election victory in Cheshire.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Holiday firms forced to block gambling ads targeting children
UK holiday companies face strict new rules banning gambling adverts targeting children online, with enforcement action promised against violators.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
British Advertising's Diversity Obsession Exposed
An incisive analysis revealing how modern British advertising has become dominated by diversity dogma that bears little resemblance to actual UK demographics and alienates mainstream audiences.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Meta Integrates AI Into Facebook and Instagram Advertising
Meta is integrating advanced AI tools directly into its advertising platform, transforming how businesses target users on Facebook and Instagram while raising privacy concerns.
Pensioners Feel Invisible in TV Advertising
Groundbreaking research exposes how television advertisements are failing to represent Britain's ageing population, with pensioners reporting feeling marginalised and stereotyped by mainstream media.
Guardian 2025 Upfronts: Creativity Drives Advertising ROI
Discover how The Guardian is redefining advertising effectiveness through creativity and quality journalism at their 2025 upfronts, featuring new research and innovative formats.
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