The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has extended the scope of its Code to ensure consistent regulation of online advertising. Effective from 1 September 2025, the Code now applies to non-paid-for online marketing communications directed at UK consumers by advertisers who are subject to licensing conditions from UK public authorities or bodies mandating compliance with the CAP Code, even if those advertisers lack a UK-registered company address. This change specifically brings into scope social media content marketing by licensed gambling operators on their own channels, enabling the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Council to apply consistent rulings across such advertisements irrespective of the operators’ location. CAP has confirmed that the extension does not apply to other advertiser categories without a UK-registered address. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the impact of this change until Monday 1 December 2025, ahead of a formal review.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has issued an enforcement notice requiring clear and prominent disclosure of loot boxes in certain mobile game app store listings. The notice applies to listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, within the remit of the CAP Code, that advertise mobile games containing loot boxes which can be purchased with real money or with virtual currency that can only be obtained by purchasing. The enforcement notice is intended to ensure that consumers know, before purchasing or downloading a game, whether it contains loot boxes. The CAP states that any disclosure should be placed where it will be seen quickly, such as at the top of the ‘About this game’ section or equivalent. It also states that, advertisers should not rely on consumers scrolling through lengthy descriptions or expanding sections to find the information, nor should they rely solely on generic labels such as ‘offers in-app purchases’, which are unlikely to make clear that purchases may include loot boxes. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) will begin actively monitoring compliance from 26 May 2026, followed by targeted enforcement action where necessary.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has issued guidance on how the CAP Code applies to advertisements for artificial intelligence (AI) assistant products, including chatbots used for productivity, companionship and health and wellness purposes. CAP states that the Code applies to advertisements rather than the products themselves. The guidance highlights a range of compliance considerations, including: (1) substantiating objective claims about an AI product’s capabilities; (2) avoiding misleading or unrealistic earnings claims; (3) ensuring advertisements for AI dating assistants do not objectify individuals or perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes; (4) avoiding advertising that exploits body image insecurities; (5) complying with requirements relating to medical and health claims and avoiding claims that imply AI services can replace qualified therapists and (6) disclosing material information where access to advice or other functionality requires payment following a free scanning or analysis feature.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published a new practical guide titled, 'Greenspeaking with Confidence'. The guide, accompanied by a checklist and updated guidance on environmental advertising claims, sets out five principles for advertisers making environmental claims. In addition, CAP and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice refreshed their existing guidance on misleading environmental claims by adding 'key principles' summaries throughout and incorporating changes to the advertising codes introduced under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published the outcome of its consultation on rules and guidance to implement new legal restrictions on advertising food and drink products, following formal approval by the Advertising Standards Authority and Ofcom. From 5 January 2026, advertisements for 'identifiable' less healthy food and drink products will be banned from appearing on television and in on-demand programme services between 5:30am and 9:00pm, and in paid online media at any time. The final rules are accompanied by advertising guidance on their implementation titled 'Advertising of less healthy food and drink products.' Advertisers must ensure compliance with the new rules, which apply to all new advertisements and existing advertisements appearing on or after 5 January 2026. CAP has published a regulatory statement confirming how the new restrictions will be administered through the UK Advertising Codes, and encourages advertisers to use secondary advice resources and seek further guidance through its Copy Advice service.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published its updated guidance on age-restricted online advertising to support compliance with the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising. This revised guidance clarifies how marketers, agencies, and media owners should responsibly target ads for products such as alcohol, gambling, cosmetic interventions, tobacco, e-cigarettes and weight-reduction services to avoid targeting under-18s, while high-fat, salt or sugar foods, certain gaming products, medicines and society lotteries must not be directed at under-16s. It outlines the use of media selection, audience data, and targeting tools—including age, interest, and behavioural filters—to avoid placements where over 25% of the audience is within the protected age group. The guidance also addresses organic content and influencer marketing, stressing the importance of audience profiling and platform-specific age restrictions. Marketers are expected to retain records of targeting decisions and demonstrate proactive efforts to limit exposure, with the Advertising Standards Authority assessing compliance based on context and adequacy of targeting measures

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has reported that section 138 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 is now in force, amending the definition of a 'tobacco product' in the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (TAPA 2002) to include any product consisting wholly or partly of tobacco and intended to be smoked, sniffed, sucked, chewed or otherwise consumed. CAP stated that, in applying CAP Code rule 21.1 and BCAP Code rule 10.1.3, the Advertising Standards Authority has regard to this legislation, and the broader definition is likely to bring additional products, including heated tobacco products, within the scope of the existing prohibition on advertising to the public. CAP also noted that the TAPA 2002 continues to prohibit most forms of tobacco advertising, including online promotion, free distribution and public-facing marketing, subject to limited exemptions. It further indicated that advertising-related provisions in Part 6 of the Act are not yet in force and will be implemented through future regulations. CAP and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice are expected to consider these provisions and consult on amendments to the advertising Codes to reflect the new restrictions.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced plans to revise its guidance on upcoming restrictions for 'less healthy' food and drink advertisements. Following consultation responses, CAP now considers that some parts of the proposed guidance require revision, particularly regarding brand advertising. The updated guidance will clarify that ads may be restricted even without explicit product references if they could reasonably be identified as promoting less healthy products. CAP intends to launch a new consultation on the revised guidance in the coming weeks, aiming to publish the final version in spring, subject to governance processes and consultation with the Secretary of State.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that John Coates has resigned as President of CAS and the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) with immediate effect, after 15 years of service, citing health reasons. Senior ICAS Vice-President, Michael Lenard, has assumed the role of Acting President under Article 6 of the ICAS Statutes. The next presidential election is scheduled for May 2027, unless ICAS decides to hold one earlier.