Research found that attempts to encourage children to eat more healthily were being undermined by multimedia advertising campaigns for junk food.
Source: Ellie Lewis, Children s Views on Non-broadcast Food and Drink Advertising , Office of the Children s Commissioner (0844 8009113)
Links: Report | NCB press release
Date: 2006-Sep
A report examined the adequacy of the regulatory regime covering advertising in respect of compensation claims for personal injuries. It said that there was no straightforward link between public mistrust of the claims process and advertising for claims companies.
Source: Chris Edwards and Liz Holme, Effects of Advertising in Respect of Compensation Claims for Personal Injuries, Department for Constitutional Affairs (020 7210 8500)
Links: Report
Date: 2006-Mar
The broadcasting regulator began consultation on options for restrictions on the television advertising of food and drink products to children.
Source: Television Advertising of Food and Drink Products to Children: Options for new restrictions, Office of Communications (020 7981 3000)
Links: Consultation document | Ofcom press release | BHF press release | BBC report | Guardian report
Date: 2006-Mar
A report highlighted the marketing techniques used by companies to promote unhealthy food to children.
Source: Marketing of Foods to Children, Consumers' Association (020 7770 7000)
Links: Report | Food Commission press release
Date: 2006-Jan