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UK bans junk food ads targeting children

New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this is a vital step for public health and tackling inequality. Read more.

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 HFSS Ad Ban Starts Monday in UK

A watershed ban on TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods begins Monday, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Learn what's banned and why.

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.

France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s

President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.

UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed

A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.

Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab

Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.

Teens Fight Australian Social Media Ban in Court

Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.

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.

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.

Ben Jennings cartoon critiques Reform UK TV ads

Acclaimed political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a powerful visual critique of Reform UK's new television advertisements, highlighting concerns about the party's messaging tactics and policy direction in this biting satirical commentary.

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.

Trump's AI Ad Fakes Reagan Meeting in Canada

Former President Donald Trump's campaign shares AI-generated video falsely depicting him with Ronald Reagan in 1990s Canada, sparking ethics concerns about political deepfakes.

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