United Kingdom: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a landmark ruling on the nutritional classification of doner kebabs, determining whether they fall under the category of less healthy foods for advertising purposes.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has issued its first four rulings under new regulations restricting advertisements for "less healthy" food and drink products, offering crucial guidance on how these rules will be interpreted and enforced. These decisions reveal which promotional tactics pass muster and which cross the line, with implications for food brands, retailers, and influencers navigating the complex Nutrient Profiling Model requirements. The rulings demonstrate that while some food advertisi

The FCA has banned misleading advertisements from claims management company Conclusive Financial Ltd that used unauthorised clips of Martin Lewis and made false claims about motor finance compensation. The adverts created a false sense of urgency and failed to disclose that consumers could make claims for free without using a CMC.