Ryanair ‘jab and go’ advert described by advertising watchdog as misleading

Ryanair ‘jab and go’ offer described by advertising watchdog as misleading, irresponsible, and in poor taste with an ‘inappropriate tone’ The ad promoted flights to European destinations and offered seats for €19.99 It said: ‘Vaccines are coming, so book your Easter and summer holidays today’  ‘Vaccines will mean an end to Covid travel restrictions in … Read more

Ryanair withdraws ‘jab & go’ ad after Irish advertising watchdog rules it was misleading

Ryanair withdraws ‘jab & go’ ad after advertising watchdog rules that it was misleading, irresponsible, and in poor taste with an ‘inappropriate tone’ The ad promoted flights to European destinations and offered seats for €19.99 It said: ‘Vaccines are coming, so book your Easter and summer holidays today’  ‘Vaccines will mean an end to Covid … Read more

New building materials watchdog formed after Grenfell fire inquiry

A new regulator will be set up to ensure the safety of building materials after ‘deeply disturbing’ evidence of malpractice was heard at the Grenfell Inquiry, the Government has said. The investigation into the fatal fire which killed 72 people in 2017 has heard that some firms involved in the production of materials used on … Read more

New building materials watchdog following ‘deeply disturbing’ Grenfell fire inquiry

A new regulator will be set up to ensure the safety of building materials after ‘deeply disturbing’ evidence of malpractice was heard at the Grenfell Inquiry, the Government has said. The investigation into the fatal fire which killed 72 people in 2017 has heard that some firms involved in the production of materials used on … Read more

Bargain Hunt is censured by BBC watchdog after antique dealer said false claims tarnished his name 

Bargain Hunt was censured by the BBC complaints watchdog after an antique dealer said false on-air claims that a ring he sold to contestants wasn’t a Victorian original tarnished his name.  The jeweller said the programme had damaged his reputation in the industry when it suggested a ring he sold was made in the 1950s, … Read more

UK watchdog may block Google’s ad shake-up for years

Britain’s market watchdog examining plans to block Google for two years or more from rolling out new privacy features on its Chrome internet browser By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 16 January 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 January 2021 Britain’s market watchdog is examining plans to block Google for two … Read more

Watchdog warns why Bitcoin and other  cryptocurrencies are a risk

‘Only invest money you can afford to lose’: Watchdog warns why Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are a risk after price plummets 21% in two days Despite high prices, cryptoassets are not linked to any underlying commodity  They largely fall outside financial regulation and prices are volatile  The FCA has launched an anti-money laundering register for … Read more

Google: UK competition watchdog to probe planned changes to Chrome

Google’s command of Britain’s £14billion online advertising market will be probed by the UK’s competition watchdog amid claims it is using Chrome to abuse its position as the dominant power in searches and browsing, it was revealed today. The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a blockbuster antitrust probe after publishers said the tech giant’s controversial ‘sandbox’ … Read more

Watchdog to probe £30bn Arm takeover: Sale to US could now be blocked 

Watchdog to investigate £30bn Arm takeover: Sale of British chip maker to US tech giant Nvidia could now be blocked By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:56 GMT, 6 January 2021 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 6 January 2021 The American takeover of British chip maker Arm is facing yet another hurdle after the … Read more

UK watchdog investigates Ryanair’s ‘jab & go’ ad

UK watchdog investigates Ryanair’s ‘jab & go’ ad after complaints that it was ‘misleading’ and ‘trivialised the pandemic’ The ad promoted flights to European destinations and offered seats for £19.99 It said: ‘Vaccines are coming, so book your Easter and summer holidays today’  ‘Vaccines will mean an end to Covid travel restrictions in mid-2021,’ said … Read more