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Countdown to October 1: UK Advertising Restrictions Awareness Drive

A group of UK advertising’s trade bodies including the Advertising Association, ISBA, the IPA, IAB UK, has launched a comprehensive, cross-industry awareness campaign to help professionals working on Q4 campaigns understand the incoming Less Healthy Food (LHF) advertising restrictions. The campaign will signpost key resources including FAQs and online training to help the industry comply with the restrictions from October 1, 2025.

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2025 All In Census tracks industry’s steady progress on talent and inclusion

The results of the third All In Census have been published following participation by over 14,000 practitioners from across the advertising and marketing industry, spanning agencies, media owners, tech companies and brand marketing teams. The data will inform the ongoing All In Action plan to support talent retention and recruitment.

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Creative Rights in AI Coalition: Government Must Accept Lords Transparency Amendment To The Data Bill

Following the passing of a Lords Amendment that would give rightsholders meaningful transparency over AI training, the Government must now accept the Lords transparency amendment to the data bill.

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The Stationers' Company Warrants Scheme 2025

2025 marks the start of our second decade of The Stationers’ Warrant since its inception in 2014 the Warrants have become established as a mark of recognition highlighting excellence within our industries. Members of The Stationers’ Company hold the Warrant in extremely high esteem, reflecting our unique reach and expertise.

MAKE IT FAIR

The Make It Fair campaign is urging the government to support the UK’s creative talent. The campaign is calling for publishers and creatives to get their fair share, to take a stand against stolen content and to ensure a sustainable future for AI and the creative industry.

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Allwyn UK Chief Executive Officer, Andria Vidler, Becomes Advertising Association President

The Advertising Association is pleased to announce Andria Vidler, Chief Executive of Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, as its new President. She takes on the role following the completion of a 3-year tenure by President, Alessandra Bellini, who will continue her work with the Advertising Association as the Chair of the Ad Net Zero UK Group. As President, Vidler will guide the strategic direction of the association’s work on behalf of the UK advertising industry to promote the role and rights of responsible advertising - trusted, inclusive and sustainable - and its value to people, society, businesses and the economy.

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AI Opportunities Action Plan: Creative Rights In AI Coalition Warns Against Mirroring EU Approach And Rejects Suggestion Of ‘Uncertainty’ In UK Law

Reacting to the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the Creative Rights in AI Coalition have made the following statement.

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Creative Rights In AI Coalition Calls On Government To Protect Copyright As GAI Policy Develops

A new coalition of rights holders including publishers, authors, artists, music businesses, specialist interest publications, unions, and photographers has called on government to spur growth in the creative and tech sectors by protecting copyright ahead of an imminent consultation.

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Government Must Act Against Copyright Theft By AI Firms, Parliamentarians and Creatives Warn

Senior parliamentarians and leading creatives have raised significant concerns about the theft of copyright on a mass scale by generative artificial intelligence firms. Dozens of organisations and individuals have voiced their support for amendments tabled by Baroness Kidron to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would make UK copyright law enforceable in the age of GAI.