ASA raps Lloyds Banking Group over 'low carbon' advert

Stuart Stone
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Watchdog upholds Adfree Cities complaint after social post fails to mention bank's ongoing financing of fossil fuel projects

An advert for Lloyds Banking Group has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after the watchdog ruled the ad had misled businesses and the public over the bank's contribution to climate...

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