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Fischer Future Heat UK Ltd
Claims on a flyer and website for a heating system were misleading and unsubstantiated.
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Active Posture Ltd
Claims on Facebook by a clothing company that its product could improve posture and reduce back pain were misleading.
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Fortune Academy
A website promoting a cryptocurrency course made misleading claims.
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Parsley Box Ltd
A press ad and website for a meal delivery service broke the rules around misleadingness and qualification.
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Rightmove Group Ltd t/a Rightmove
Poster ads for Rightmove made claims about the frequency with which their estate agents were contacted that were not misleading.
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Rock Paper Click Ltd t/a Government Solar Checker
Claims on a solar panel company website were misleading, did not make clear the nature of the business and falsely implied they acted for purposes outside their trade.
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Solar Panel Funding Ltd
Facebook posts for solar panel funding made misleading claims, did not make clear the nature of the business and falsely implied they were acting for purposes outside of their trade.
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SuperAwesome Trading Ltd t/a PopJam
A TV ad for a children’s app was banned for being socially irresponsible.
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Toyota (GB) plc
TV, poster and Facebook ads for a hybrid car were not misleading.
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Under Armour UK Ltd
Website claims for Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear range were not backed up with adequate evidence.
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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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Dyson Ltd
A TV ad for the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Fan, seen in April 2019, featured a voice-over that stated, "Pollutants can build up indoors. Gases, allergens and particles. So Dyson's purifying fan heaters use sensors to detect them, capturing them inside sealed HEPA and carbon filters to clean the air. Then project 29...
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Paramount Pictures UK
A poster for the cinema release of the film ‘Pet Sematary’ (2019) seen on the side of a bus, in April 2019, featured an image of children with animal masks and carrying various objects, including a spade, a crucifix and a wheelbarrow, walking through the woods with crucifixes in the background. Text beneath...
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Person(s) unknown
The website for Mind Body Reset www.mindbodyreset.co.uk, a complementary therapy provider, seen on 11 February 2019. Text on the home page listed the following conditions “ADHD- Fibro - Depression - Stress - Anxiety - PTSD - ME/CFS”. Text on the “FAQ” page stated, “Mental Health problem...
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Extreme Locks Ltd
A paid-for Google ad for Extreme Locks Ltd’s website www.mikejmartin/auto-locksmith, a vehicle locksmith, seen on 31 January 2019, included the text “Local 24 hour emergency locksmiths for all vehicle related security issues”.
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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