CARE hopes halt to TV and radio gambling advertising during lockdown isn’t ‘too little, too late’

A Christian advocacy group has welcomed news that the UK’s largest gambling firms will remove all TV and radio advertising for games and products during the coronavirus lockdown. However, Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) said it hoped the move isn’t ‘too little, too late’. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said firms have voluntarily... Read More

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August 31, 2019

Young are ‘silent victims’ of the UK’s growing gambling problem

The Government must take action to tackle the “silent epidemic” of problem gambling among young people, a Christian advocacy group has urged. The call comes after a new report warned that betting firms are flouting advertising regulations by encouraging children to engage with gambling adverts for esports tournaments. “Betting companies are getting around advertising rules... Read More

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April 7, 2019

Businesses warned to ‘tread carefully’ so as not to offend with religious Easter ads

Businesses have been warned to ‘tread carefully’ with Easter-themed advertising and ensure that any religious references do not cause ‘serious or widespread offence’. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) have issued new guidance for organisations, asking them to keep in mind that ‘whilst Easter ads can be fun and... Read More

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January 24, 2019

Catholic group backs tougher line on firms using real fur

An animal welfare group is urging the UK Government and the European Union to “do even more” to stop the “evil trade in real fur”. Catholic Concern for Animals’ call comes amid a crackdown on misleading advertising, as the Committees of Advertising Practice (Cap) issued an enforcement notice ordering all advertisers them to ensure they... Read More

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June 15, 2018

Using women, trampling on their dignity is a sin, pope says

Exploiting women or treating them like objects is a sin against God, Pope Francis said. “There is a rage against women, terrible rage,” the pope said today in his homily during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. It will do people good – especially those who enjoy freedom – to reflect on how many women... Read More

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February 16, 2018

Universe columnist criticises ASA’s banning of ‘perfectly harmless’ Tunnock’s Tea Cakes advert

Respected Universe columnist Caroline Farrow has heavily criticised the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after it banned a Tunnock’s Tea Cakes advert. The ASA banned the advert, which features a female tennis player holding a Tunnock’s tea cake in place of a tennis ball at the top of her thigh, over the likelihood of it causing... Read More

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