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Acupuncture and craniosacral therapy ads banned over long Covid treatment claims

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that three ads misled consumers about the therapies’ efficacy in treating long Covid.

The Independent UK

Examining BlackRock’s shift away from ESG

The Economy and Society letter is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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Boots infant formula ads broke advertising rules, says watchdog

It is illegal in the UK to advertise milk formula for babies up to six months old

Evening Standard

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Boots baby formula adverts broke rules, watchdog says

Ads for baby formula products for babie up to six months are prohibited in the UK

The Independent UK

Boots baby formula ads on Google broke rules, says UK watchdog

Retailer apologises for error, with such advertising banned in case it discourages breastfeeding

The Guardian - UK

Model’s Only Fans billboards cleared after complaints children could see them

The ASA received 30 complaints that Eliza Rose Watson’s posters featured sexual adult content and were inappropriate to be seen by children.

The Independent UK

Meet India’s artisanal fountain pen makers whose writing instruments are in demand across the world

ASA Pens, Ranga Pens, Fosfor Pens, and Lotus Pens are four Indian artisanal fountain pen makers who are crafting unique designs with traditional lathe set-ups, hand-polishing, and hand-cutting threads. These artists offer custom orders and have clients across 90 countries.

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TV ad for period pants cleared after 295 complaints

The ad for Wuka period underwear showed a ‘realistic and accurate depiction’ of menstruation which some viewers found ‘offensive and distressing’

Evening Standard

‘Distressing’ TV ad for Wuka period underwear showing blood cleared after almost 300 complaints

Advert for Wuka period underwear attracted 295 complaints saying it was offensive and distressing

The Independent UK

TV ad for Wuka period underwear cleared after 295 complaints

Advert for Wuka period underwear attracted 295 complaints saying it was offensive and distressing

The Independent UK

Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not about resolving Russia payments issue: UAE Envoy

UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali says India-UAE rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not to de-dollarise global economy. Deal to lower transaction costs, ease path for trade b/w India and UAE. India-UAE trade increased 15% since implementation of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. UAE committed to supporting India's G20 presidency, wants…

The Hindu

Eco-friendly boasts risk being called out for ‘greenwashing’

City Voices: Where climate change is concerned, the stakes are too high for any thing but the truth

Evening Standard

Ladbrokes adverts banned for attracting under-18s with football managers

Advertising Standards Authority rules against two promoted tweets featuring Premier League coaches

The Guardian - UK

Ladbrokes ads banned for ‘strongly’ appealing to under-18s

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ads were ‘irresponsible’ for featuring well-known Premier League managers.

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The Guardian - UK

What are the rules on labelling vegan food in the UK?

No legal definition of the word means food labelled as vegan does not have to be completely free of animal-derived products

The Independent UK

OnlyFans billboards in London prompt complaints to advertising watchdog

Model Eliza Rose Watson who paid for the billboards said she wanted to dismantle the shame and stigma around the platform

Manchester Evening News

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury boxing post blasted as 'irresponsible' by advertising watchdog

Ladbrokes slammed for promotional tweet after regulators ruled Youtuber Jake Paul is of “inherent strong appeal to under-18s”.

Nottingham Post

Watchdog bans 'irresponsible' Ladbrokes advert featuring Jake Paul

The Advertising Standards Authority said it was likely to appeal to under-18s

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'Irresponsible' Ladbrokes advert featuring Jake Paul is banned by watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority said it was likely to appeal to under-18s

The Independent UK

‘Irresponsible’ Ladbrokes ad featuring Jake Paul banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority said Paul was of ‘inherent strong appeal to under-18s’.

InsideEVs

Hyundai, Toyota EV Ads Banned In UK Over Misleading Claims On Charging Times

Toyota, the maker of the bZ4X, ran a campaign on its UK website that had the tagline “making electric easy.”

The Independent UK

Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘exaggerated’ claims

In both cases, the Advertising Standards Authority found that the ads made misleading claims about the speed of recharging

The Guardian - UK

Advertising watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota electric car ads

Campaigns made misleading claims about charging times and rapid-charging points in UK and Ireland, ASA says

The Independent UK

Watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota car ads over ‘misleading’ charging claims

In both cases, the Advertising Standards Authority found that the ads exaggerated the speed with which the advertised electric cars could recharge.

The Independent UK

Warehouse advert featured ‘unhealthily thin’ model, ASA rules

The advertising watchdog deemed the image ‘irresponsible’

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