Public demands stricter UK gambling advertising rules
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.
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.
Plan your London New Year's Eve journey. Key Tube stations face closures, bridges are shut, and services will be extremely busy. Essential travel advice inside.
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entering their countries in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's expanded travel restrictions. Read the latest on the diplomatic rift.
The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.
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.
A traveller's social experiment at Heathrow Airport reveals whether the strict 100ml liquid limit is still enforced. See the surprising results and what it means for your next flight.
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.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has imposed a 14-day restriction on public assemblies in Sydney using new powers. Premier Chris Minns defends the laws, criticised as draconian by civil liberties groups.
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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.
Excessive luggage is causing travel chaos for festive commuters. Discover the impact of 'bulge blocking', passenger fury, and what rail companies advise.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
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New South Wales parliament fast-tracks sweeping gun control measures and controversial protest bans in response to the Bondi attack. The reforms face opposition from the Nationals and Greens.
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.
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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.
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President Trump signs a new proclamation imposing full entry restrictions on nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the latest US immigration policy changes.
Motorists across the UK are being warned they could face a £1,000 penalty for parking on the pavement outside their homes this festive season. Learn the rules to avoid a costly fine.
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.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals plans to significantly expand the Trump administration's travel ban. Get the latest on this major immigration policy shift and its global implications.