Stefanie Lo

Jul 26, 2024 | mondaq.com | Nick Johnson |Chloe Deng |Anna Williams |Stefanie Lo

European Commission to assess impact of DMA and DSA on online advertising sector | EHRC updates guidance on discriminatory advert guidance | IAB UK says government must take collaborative approach to digital advertising regulation and work with industry Although there was no mention of any advertising or marketing bill in the King's Speech, that does not necessarily mean that no legislation will be forthcoming during this parliament.

Jul 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Katie Vickery |Veronica Webster Celda |Stefanie Lo

Summer call to actionThe government announced in the King's Speech 2024 that it plans to implement restrictions on the advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products as well as ending the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to under 16s. In light of this, businesses should keep abreast of the impending developments and whether any consultations are published on these changes in which they can respond to.

Jul 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Nick Johnson |Chloe Deng |Anna Williams |Stefanie Lo

Summer call to actionAlthough there was no mention of any advertising or marketing bill in the King's Speech, that does not necessarily mean that no legislation will be forthcoming during this parliament. The King's Speech essentially outlines the government's priorities; it neither obliges the government to introduce all the bills covered nor prevents the government from introducing additional bills.

Jun 28, 2024 | mondaq.com | A New |Katie Vickery |Veronica Webster Celda |Stefanie Lo

The two parties vying to form the next government after the UK general election on 4 July 2024, the Labour and Conservative parties, have set out commitments they will seek to impose in regards to food. Labour, which is current favourite to win, proposes to prohibit the advertising of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products to children as well as banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to those under 16.

Jun 27, 2024 | mondaq.com | Nick Johnson |Chloe Deng |Anna Williams |Stefanie Lo

UK general election 2024: advertising aspects of parties' manifestos | ASA publishes report on children's exposure to age-restricted TV ads | CAP updates guidance on in-game purchases The two main UK political parties (Conservative and Labour) competing to win power in the general election on 4 July 2024 have published their manifestos. As far as advertising is concerned, there is little information on policy.