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Beer52 Ltd
A website ad for a beer subscription service made misleading claims about a discount offer.
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Basetan
A Facebook post promoting a tanning salon misleadingly implied sunbeds were the most efficient way to increase vitamin D levels and discouraged essential treatment for medical conditions.
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Global Brands Ltd
An Instagram post promoting a VK drink did not inappropriately target children.
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Under Armour UK Ltd
A website ad for Under Armour misleadingly stated that a T-shirt could improve the wearer’s strength and endurance.
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British Gas Services Ltd t/a British Gas
Three radio ads for British Gas’ HomeCare service did not make misleading price claims.
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Easylife Group Ltd
A newspaper ad for a face mask was banned for implying it could protect wearers from COVID-19 without holding sufficient evidence to prove it met PPE standards.
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Pheka Agency Co Ltd
A jewellery company’s Facebook ad was banned for stating a necklace could provide protection from electromagnetic radiation without holding adequate proof to back up the claim.
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Sky UK Ltd
A TV and website ad for Sky were banned for not making the full cost of a discount package sufficiently clear.
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Anglian Windows Ltd t/a Anglian Home Improvements
A website ad for home appliances was banned for making misleading savings claims.
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Everest Ltd
A website ad for new household windows and doors was banned for making misleading savings claims.
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Harvey Water Softeners Ltd
A leaflet for a water softener misleadingly claimed that the product produced glossier hair and softer skin.
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Serenity Technologies Ltd t/a Neocremations
A website ad for a cremation service was banned for denigrating the company’s competitors.
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The Regenerative Clinic Ltd
A newspaper ad for joint pain treatment was banned for implying that the treatment permanently relieved discomfort associated with arthritis.
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ContextLogic Inc t/a Wish.com
Four in-app ads for the e-commerce platform Wish were banned for placing explicit sexual images in apps that were likely to be used by children.
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HiSmile Pty Ltd
A Snapchat story ad for a teeth whitening product made misleading claims about its effectiveness.
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Online Tax Rebates Ltd
A website ad for tax rebate quotes did not misleadingly imply consumers could obtain an estimate before deciding whether to proceed with a claim.
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BOXT Ltd
A YouTube and TV ad for a BOXT boiler was banned for making misleading price comparison claims.
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Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd
A poster advertising nasal spray made misleading claims about its effectiveness against eliminating cold symptoms.
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Shell UK Ltd
A radio ad for Shell’s loyalty scheme was banned for being misleading.
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Telefonica UK Ltd t/a O2
Two newspaper ads for O2 made misleading claims about the total cost of an iPad and Surface Pros.
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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