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Easylife Group Ltd
A brochure ad for a skin product was banned for implying that it was effective at removing the appearance of wrinkles and removing skin tags, without adequate evidence.
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Geraint Christopher t/a Hemp in Avalon
A newspaper and Instagram post by a hemp shop were banned for inciting people to break the law by discouraging them from wearing face coverings in shops.
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KS Competitions Ltd
A website ad promoting a competition to win hair products breached the CAP Code for not explaining the free entry route and for stating that its closing date would be extended if all tickets were not sold.
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SCA Investments Ltd t/a Gousto
A website ad for the meal subscription service Gousto misleadingly stated that their packaging was 100% plastic free and misleadingly stated that it was 100% recyclable.
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Health Solutions Ltd
A leaflet for a healthcare service was banned for implying that their food supplements could prevent, treat or cure human disease.
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Licensed Taxi Drivers Association Ltd t/a LTDA
A radio ad promoting London black cab services exaggerated the extent to which features of the taxis could reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Rightio Ltd
A paid-for Google Ad for a plumbing service misleadingly stated that a call-out charge did not apply for diagnostic work carried out by engineers.
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ContextLogic Inc t/a Wish.com
A paid-for ad on Facebook was irresponsible for portraying a model who was under 18 years of age in a sexual manner.
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ContextLogic Inc t/a Wish.com
Facebook ads for an online retailer, Wish.com, were irresponsible for appearing to direct ads for restricted firearms and knives to a general audience.
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Person(s) unknown t/a TBM Enterprises and Thebettingman
An Instagram story by Sam Gowland was not obviously identifiable as an ad and broke the rules on social responsibility for suggesting using betting tipsters was a way of achieving financial security.
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TUI UK Ltd
Claims on a travel and tourism company website for hotel rooms were not misleading.
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Easylife Group Ltd t/a Easylife Group, Positive Health
An ad in a national newspaper made misleading and unsubstantiated claims that a reusable face mask would protect the wearer from COVID-19 and that copper-infused fibres in the mask would kill particles of COVID-19.
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Jemella Ltd t/a GHD
A TikTok post by Emily Canham about a GHD branded hairdryer was banned for not being obviously identifiable as an ad.
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Town Force Ltd
A website ad for a plumbing service was banned for misleadingly stating that they did not charge a call-out fee when it was their policy to do so.
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LC International Ltd t/a Gala Spins
A paid-for Facebook post by a gambling company was banned for being of particular appeal to children.
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Sky UK Ltd
A website and TV ad for Sky was not found to be misleading.
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360 Health Ltd t/a London Vaccination Centre
A direct email from a vaccination clinic was banned for implying that a positive COVID-19 antibody test would show that people were immune to the disease.
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Esso Petroleum Company, Limited t/a Esso Petroleum Company, Limited
A magazine ad for a fuel company did not make misleading environmental claims.
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Profit Accumulator Ltd t/a Bonus Accumulator
A paid-for Facebook post and a website post for a betting company were banned for presenting gambling as a way to achieve financial security, for being misleading and for being socially irresponsible.
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Solihull Health Check Clinic
A website ad for a health clinic was banned for stating that a COVID-19 antibody test was 100% accurate and for implying that a positive result would show that people were immune to the disease.
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AB Electrolux
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Appliances, electronics and machinery -
AXN Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Delivery, construction and logistics -
Amazon Europe Core Sarl
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Appliances, electronics and machinery -
B&Q plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Delivery, construction and logistics -
B&Q plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Delivery, construction and logistics -
Blue SAS
Media: Internet (display)
Topic: Holidays, travel and motoring -
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd - unconfirmed
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Pricing and charges -
Dockyard Social CIC
Media: Internet (social networking), Leaflet
Topic: Food, drink and supplements -
Expedia.com Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Holidays, travel and motoring -
Harrington & Byrne Ltd
Media: National press
Topic: Clothing, shoes and jewellery -
Howarth Homes plc
Media: National press
Topic: Property sales and lettings -
In The Style Fashion Ltd
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Clothing, shoes and jewellery -
JD Sports Fashion Plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
John Lewis Partnership plc
Media: National press, Internet (social networking), Point of sale
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
Lifecycle Marketing - unconfirmed
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Children and the vulnerable -
MyCityDeal Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
Peloton Interactive UK Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site), Internet (social networking), Television
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies -
Person(s) unknown
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Gender, sex and relationships -
RB UK Commercial Ltd
Media: Television
Topic: Home and garden -
Specsavers Optical Group Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions