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Next advert banned for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ model

A single viewer complained about the advert for denim leggings in September. Social affairs and health reporter @megbaynes [http://twitter.com/@megbaynes] Wednesday 12 February 2025 10:14, UK An “irresponsible” advert for Next clothing has been banned for featuring a model who appeared “unhealthily thin”, a watchdog has said. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) acknowledged that, while the…

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Plastic straw makers celebrate ‘happiest days’ after Trump order

After Donald Trump’s executive order on plastic straws, one business owner says his company’s prospects have “completely switched” while others worry about future consequences on the environment and human body. US correspondent @marthakelner [http://twitter.com/@marthakelner] Wednesday 12 February 2025 09:24, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player This is a modal window….

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Crisis-hit Thames Water faces environmental enforcement investigation

Wednesday 12 February 2025 07:17, UK Thames Water is being investigated over late delivery of environmental improvement schemes, the industry regulator has announced. Ofwat said the enforcement case against the company, currently fighting to secure its financial future amid a £19bn debt pile, aimed to determine whether it had breached its legal obligations. The watchdog…

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