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BetIndex Ltd
A BetIndex ad on YouTube broke the rules for encouraging gambling behaviour that was socially irresponsible, not making clear the associated financial risks and for creating the false impression that the product was an investment opportunity.
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Brooks Brothers UK Ltd
An Instagram post by influencer Matthew Zorpas was banned for not being obviously identifiable as an ad.
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Coral Interactive (Gibraltar) Ltd
A TV ad for Coral was banned for encouraging repetitive participation in gambling.
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GAC Group Ltd
Claims on the website of a light therapy provider were banned for claiming or implying to be able to treat various conditions without adequate evidence.
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Heineken Enterprise Ltd
A radio ad for Fosters did not present gender stereotypes in a way that was likely to cause harm.
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Tesco Stores Ltd t/a Tesco
TV and press basket comparison ads for Tesco were found to be misleading.
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We Buy Any Car Ltd
Ads on TV and radio for webuyanycar.com were not misleading about the advertiser’s vehicle valuation because a used car’s worth was not an objective measure and the ads focused on the speed and simplicity of the service.
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Actegy Ltd
A press ad and a TV ad for the Aerosure Medic Device were banned for making unsupported claims that the device was suitable for use by patients with medical conditions involving breathlessness.
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Digital Ad Works Ltd t/a supersavingdeal.com
An ad on Facebook for a pancake cooker misleadingly implied it was free.
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Iceland Foods Ltd t/a Second Avenue
A regional press ad for Iceland price comparisons was banned for making misleading claims.
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KAT UK
Claims on a website misleadingly implied that the company’s lantern roofs were thinner, stronger or more thermally efficient than competitor products.
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Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Ltd
An ad on YouTube for Maltesers was unlikely to cause serious or widespread offence as we judged the advertiser had taken adequate measures to ensure that the ad was not irresponsibly targeted.
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Person(s) Unknown t/a Proacademichelp.co.uk
An essay mill service made misleading free offer claims on their website and misleadingly implied that students could submit bought essays as their own without risks.
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Roofoods Ltd t/a Deliveroo
A Deliveroo ad on TV misleadingly implied delivery was unrestricted throughout the UK.
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Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd
An email from Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd, received on 24 April 2019, entitled "Gypsies next door, new series features Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Agents". Text within the email stated "Find out why DCBL maintain a 100% Traveller Removal success rate, watch the episode on-demand now. Tra...
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Greenstar Gas, Plumbing and Heating
A website, for a plumbing and heating company, www.greenstarcolchester.co.uk, seen on 9 February 2019, stated "Greenstar Powerflushing, Gas, Plumbing and Heating is the only plumbing and service company that has [sic] 100% transparent ... pricing system ...".
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The White Star Key Group Ltd
An Instagram post promoting a weight loss food supplement, published by Influencer Jemma Lucy (@jemlucy) on 5 May 2019 showed her sitting at a table in a bikini and socks, holding a mug. Three packets were featured on the table. Text stated “I’ve been staying in shape with my go to @skinnycaffe products....
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USN (UK) Ltd
A website, www.uk.usn-sport.com, seen on 1 November 2018 selling food supplements featured text on a product page that stated “PHEDRA CUT LIPO XT … Phedra Cut Lipo XT is the latest breakthrough from USN. It consists of a two-in-one liquid capsule containing ground-breaking, clinically researched ingredient...
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Unilever UK Ltd
An Instagram post for Radox, posted on 14 June 2018, featured a picture of a bottle of Radox shower gel which featured the claim “100% NATURE INSPIRED FRAGRANCE”. Below that on the bottle there was a prominent image of the Radox logo, a leaf, berries and text that stated “FEEL DETOXED acai berry sc...
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Waverley Media Ltd t/a Waverley Media Ltd
A web document for a provider of 'trading systems', Waverley Media, seen on 23 April 2019, promoted a scheme named 'Daisho-Lite'. The document featured text which stated "a handful of disgruntled competitors and serial complainers who can't be bothered to follow instructions have been hard at w...
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EMP Mail order UK Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site), Internet (display)
Topic: Pricing and charges -
British Telecommunications plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies -
CrossReach Trading Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Medical procedures and services, Children and the vulnerable -
Flipper Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Claims, endorsements and testimonials -
Grylls Adams Estate Agents
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Claims, endorsements and testimonials -
Hyperconnect Inc
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Gender, sex and relationships -
Kettle Foods Ltd
Media: Packaging
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
L'Oréal (UK) Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
Royal Panda Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Gambling -
SCA Investments Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Food, drink and supplements -
Super Bock Bedidas SA
Media: Internet (social networking), Internet (display)
Topic: Alcohol -
TalkTalk Telecom Ltd
Media: E-mail
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Pricing and charges -
Tapi Carpets & Floors Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site), Point of sale
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Pricing and charges -
The Back Doctor
Media: Circular
Topic: Health conditions -
The Feel Good Group Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Health conditions -
Toyota (GB) plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Appliances, electronics and machinery -
Warners Group Publications plc
Media: Internet (on own site), Internet (social networking)
Topic: Claims, endorsements and testimonials -
Waterman Corporate Enterprises Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site), Internet (e-tailing)
Topic: Beauty products, grooming and hygiene -
www.axparis.co.uk Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
ADIDAS (UK) Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions