3 h. ago Shower gel advert banned for depicting black skin as 'problematic' and white skin as 'superior' by advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the ad after investigating complaints that it perpetuated a 'negative and offensive racial stereotype'.

Events

3 h. ago Major brand has advert banned for suggesting black skin is ‘problematic’

The advert, for cosmetic brand Sanex, must not air again the ASA has ruled

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3 h. ago Sanex shower gel ad banned for stereotype that black skin is ‘problematic’ – ASA

The watchdog said the ad was likely to reinforce the offensive racial stereotype that black skin was problematic and that white skin was superior.

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39 h. ago Welsh council set to bring in unhealthy foods advert ban in specific locations

If the proposal is approved next month Vale of Glamorgan Council will be the first local authority in Wales to bring in this particular restriction

Society

6 d. ago Oir shoppers 'stop using shower gel' thanks to new favourite that smells better

Soap bars are having something of a resurgence and one brand in particular has been praised by shoppers for lasting 'way longer than a shower gel' while being 'cruelty-free and sustainable'

Politics

1 week ago Andy Murray's life since tennis retirement – new job, banned TV advert, marriage to Kim

It's been a year since Andy Murray called time on his playing career after the 2024 Olympic Games, with the Scottish hero keeping himself busy with a wide range of projects

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1 week ago Andy Murray's life since tennis retirement – Wimbledon snub, new job, life with wife Kim

Tennis icon Andy Murray has been a busy man since retiring from top-level tennis, even taking up a brief coaching role and filming an advert that was subsequently banned

Politics

1 week ago Shoppers ditch shower gel for Scottish brand that smells 'like expensive spa'

Independent Scottish brand Òir is currently offering customers 15% off their plastic-free, vegan and cruelty-free hand and body soaps with a special discount code

Economics

1 week ago Brewdog advert banned for suggesting alcohol can cure disappointment

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received one complaint about the advert

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1 week ago Brewdog suffers fresh blow as advert is BANNED as brand reels from pub closures

Alluding to troubles like bad weather, a friend being late and WiFi failure, the craft beer company inferred its Wingman Session IPA could be the answer to these problems.

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1 week ago Brewdog advert banned over suggestion alcohol is a remedy for disappointment

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received one complaint about the advert

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1 week ago Zara's 'socially irresponsible' use of 'unhealthily thin' models falls foul of advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority received a complaint in May about two product listings on Zara's website, which showed a model in an oversized pocket shirt and another in a short dress.

Politics

1 week ago Brewdog ad banned for promoting 'Wingman' beer as 'solution for loneliness'

Brewdog has been banned from running an advert that suggested its Wingman IPA beer could be a remedy for boredom, loneliness and frustration after a ruling by the advertising watchdog.

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2 w. ago Beer giant’s advert that implied alcohol could cure boredom banned

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received one complaint about the advert

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