Rulings (7)
  • A3 Games PTe Ltd t/a A3 Games

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 26 March 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad was socially irresponsible and caused serious or widespread offence, including by featuring a harmful gender stereotype by objectifying and sexualising women.

  • EE Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad), Television, Radio
    • 26 March 2025

    A TV, radio, paid-for social media and digital poster ad for EE made unsubstantiated claims about the performance and capabilities of a Wi-Fi router.

  • John Mills Ltd t/a JML

    • Upheld
    • Television
    • 26 March 2025

    A TV ad made unsubstantiated claims about the efficacy of a shapewear product.

  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd

    • Upheld
    • App (own claim), Television
    • 26 March 2025

    An ad for the ‘Feed the Family Offer’ shown in the My McDonald’s app failed to include all non-optional fees in quoted prices.

  • Stars Interactive Ltd t/a PokerStars

    • Upheld
    • Social media (own site)
    • 26 March 2025

    An Instagram ad portrayed gambling behaviour that was socially irresponsible by trivialising gambling, encouraging repetitive participation and describing gambling as an investment.

  • Bestway Retail Ltd t/a Bargain Booze

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 19 March 2025

    A paid-for Instagram and Facebook ad for alcohol which featured Father Christmas was of particular appeal to under-18s.   

  • Haven Leisure Ltd

    • Upheld
    • Social media (paid ad)
    • 19 March 2025

    A paid-for Facebook ad and website made misleading price claims.

Informally resolved (22)
  • Aldi Store Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • CDS (Superstores International) Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Cambridge Online Education Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Carnival PLC

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Disturbia Clothing

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Energy Funding Service Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Explora S.A.

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 2

  • Menwell Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Prestige Gifting Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Rheal Superfoods Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Scan Computers International Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • We Are Happy Place Ltd

    • 26 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • East Ayrshire Leisure

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Gelcard Ltd t/a Water2

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • LHR Airports Ltd

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Make My Blinds Ltd

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Nespresso UK Ltd

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • RW Invest UK Ltd

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1

  • Trust Electric Heating Ltd

    • 19 March 2025
    • Number of complaints: 1