Latest news
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Nothing new under the Code - New platforms, same rules
- CAP News
- 22 July 2021
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Getting the job done: getting your ads for employment opportunities right
- CAP News
- 07 July 2021
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The do’s and don’ts of broadband pricing
- CAP News
- 07 July 2021
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Eyes down for compliant advertising! Bingo ads and the Advertising Codes
- CAP News
- 24 June 2021
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The Industry Panels that help the ASA and CAP in their regulatory decision making
- CAP News
- 24 June 2021
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Tick the boxes with our misleadingness checklist
- CAP News
- 24 June 2021
Latest rulings
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Bier Nuts Ltd
- Upheld
- Social media (own site)
- 21 July 2021
A Facebook ad for a Bier Nuts competition was banned for falsely suggesting all entrants were winners, and for not awarding promised prizes
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UK Insurance Ltd t/a Direct Line
- Upheld in part
- Television
- 21 July 2021
A TV and radio ads for Direct Line insurance were banned over claims about competitive pricing
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Shaw Academy Pvt Ltd
- Upheld
- Search (paid), Social media (paid ad)
- 07 July 2021
A website ad, a paid-for Facebook ad and a paid-for Google ad for an education company were banned for making various misleading claims about their courses.
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Stephen Bear t/a stevie bear
- Upheld
- Internet (video)
- 16 June 2021
Three YouTube videos by influencer Stephen Bear promoting a competition were banned as the prize was not awarded.
