London's Bakerloo line is temporarily renamed 'Bakerl0.0' as TfL partners with Heineken 0.0, offering free alcohol-free beer and suspending the tube drinking ban. Discover the details and how to get your free drink.
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Turnover at Elon Musk's X in the UK collapsed from £69.1m to £28.8m in 2024. The platform faces a brand safety crisis and political pressure. Read the full financial breakdown.
Ogilvy UK's Amelia Torode supports the new HFSS advertising regulations. She argues the ban combats child obesity and forces smarter, more creative brand building. Read her full analysis.
New UK regulations restrict TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods. Experts debate if this will help tackle the nation's growing childhood obesity crisis.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
A major UK junk food advertising ban is now in force, targeting HFSS products high in fat, salt, and sugar. Discover the full list of restricted foods and the government's childhood obesity strategy.
A major ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food and drinks is now law in the UK. The government says it will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity. Find out which products are affected.
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
Media giant Global, owner of LBC and Capital, reports a £140m pre-tax loss as turnover climbs to £898m. Discover the financial details and regional performance of the UK's leading radio and outdoor advertising group.
A landmark UK ban on junk food ads before 9pm and online is now in force. However, a major loophole allows brand advertising like Cadbury's iconic drumming gorilla, sparking criticism from health campaigners.
Unilever is shifting half its ad budget to social media after Vaseline's viral TikTok life hacks, from cleaning shoes to fixing squeaky doors. Discover the 'social listening' strategy reshaping advertising.
New polling reveals overwhelming public support for stricter UK gambling advertising regulations. As pressure mounts on ministers, campaigners urge action to protect children from pervasive ads.
London writer Max Fletcher critiques the overuse of faux-friendly 'you' in corporate communications. Explore why this direct address feels disingenuous and patronising.
2025 was a watershed year for sports marketing. AI became essential infrastructure, women's sport proved its commercial power, and live sport reasserted its value. Discover the key shifts.
New UK law from 2026 will stop businesses sending unaddressed adverts to households that opt out. Find out how to stop junk mail and what it means for you.
Sadiq Khan's 2021 pledge to ban gambling ads on London's transport network remains unfulfilled, with firms spending nearly £5m in the interim. The Mayor's office blames a lack of government guidance.
Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston releases powerful 15-minute anti-gambling film, 'Stacking the Deck', calling for ad restrictions and criticising celebrity endorsements. Read the full story and find support links.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned misleading 'best price' claims from ScotRail, Greater Anglia, and My Train Ticket. Discover what this means for UK rail passengers and fare transparency.
Test your festive knowledge with the Guardian's bumper Christmas culture quiz. From pantomime stars to snowy TV plots, see if you can top the leaderboard. Download the app for more puzzles!
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Meta is testing a new feature where users must pay to share links on Facebook. This could drastically reduce traffic to news sites and reshape online content. Read the full analysis.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media ads for Chequp, MedExpress and SkinnyJab, ruling they illegally promoted prescription drugs and exploited body image concerns. Read the full ruling.
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
The ASA has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making unsubstantiated environmental claims. Discover how regulators are cracking down on greenwashing.
The UK's ad watchdog bans Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading sustainability claims. Discover why their 'green' ads broke the rules and what it means for consumers.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste for misleading 'sustainable' claims. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Five London boroughs join a campaign to ban gambling advertising on the Underground, citing public health risks and strong public support for restrictions. Read the full story.
Transport for London's TfL Go app now offers real-time disruption alerts and live arrivals for Tube, bus, and rail services across the capital. Stay informed and plan your journey better.
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.