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KFC and Kellogg's ads banned for appealing to kids but McDonald's let off the hook

ASA investigates contraceptive app Natrual Cycles following 'misleading' social media ads

Instagram post from Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson banned by ASA for omitting #ad label

Boost's Bruce Lee-inspired energy ad cleared by ASA following racism complaints

ASA clamps down on Oral-B medicinal claims following dental nurse ad complaints

ASA bans ads for horror movie Insidious after kids shown 'distressing' YouTube trailers

CAP consultation covers harmful gender stereotype rules & guidance

Pukka ordered to cease branding its tea as ‘detox’ by ASA

Max Factor escapes ASA ban following complaints about 'unsubstantiated' skincare claims

ASA put the brakes on BMW TV ad over 'dangerous driving'

ASA tells Pret to forget 'natural' food claims

E-commerce platform Wish hit with another ASA ban for ‘inappropriate’ smartphone game ads

ASA posts warning for ads with misleading delivery fees

Push Doctor ads banned by ASA for implied NHS affiliation

E-tailer Wish warned by ASA for sexualised baby ad and 'apparent disregard' for code

ASA calls Pokerstars’ bluff over depictions of gambling

HTC Tom Daley ad banned for suggesting phone could be used in swimming pools

Alpecin Shampoo ad gets ASA in a lather over caffeine claims

ASA probes influencer marketing rules so consumers don’t have to ‘play detective’ to spot ads

Go Ahead bar posters banned after ‘natural’ claims crumble under ASA investigation

An autopsy of BrewDog's pink powder-keg, the 'Beer for Girls'

Optical Express laser surgery ad escapes ban for 'victimising' people who wear glasses

Sainsbury’s stung by ASA for 'misleading' Fairtrade claims around ethically sourced tea range

ASA bans deceptive ticket pricing from StubHub, Viagogo and more

A pissed-up carrot isn't the ASA's biggest problem

21 February 2018

Red Bull escapes ASA ban following complaints around 'false health claims'

21 February 2018

TV and radio gambling ads that 'exploit people’s vulnerabilities' banned by watchdog

14 February 2018

ASA clears Vodafone's Martin Freeman robbery ad following complaint from EE

14 February 2018

Amazon TV ad dodges ASA ban after unwittingly causing Echo Dot to order cat food

14 February 2018

UK shoppers say brands aren't transparent about influencer deals and rules need tightened

12 February 2018

Paco Rabanne escapes ASA ban despite 120 complaints over ‘sexist’ ad

07 February 2018

Poundland’s teabagging 'Elf on the Shelf' makes it on to the ASA’s naughty list

07 February 2018

Watch the UK's 10 most complained about ads in 2017 - none warranted ASA investigation

01 February 2018

Gambling Commission bids for right to fine bookmakers over ad breaches

26 January 2018

Asda's 'distressing' possession ad escapes ASA ban despite dozens of complaints

10 January 2018

Dyson ad spiked for implying indoor pollution more damaging to health than exhaust fumes

10 January 2018