Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate. The core claim about the government writing to Sainsbury's and Morrisons regarding tobacco advertising is supported by multiple sources. There is a slight slant towards highlighting the issue of tobacco advertising, but the reporting is generally objective.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that Sainsbury's and Morrisons are running "prohibited" tobacco advertising.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that Sainsbury's and Morrisons are running "prohibited" tobacco advertising.
  • Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that tobacco adverts were banned in the UK in 2002.
  • Verification Source #3: *Fails to cover* the government writing to the supermarkets, but confirms the issue of prohibited advertising.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1 and #2 both confirm that Sainsbury's and Morrisons are being scrutinized for "prohibited" tobacco advertising.
• Verification Source #4 explicitly states that tobacco adverts were banned in the UK in 2002.
• Verification Source #3 provides additional context by mentioning PMI's agreement to suspend advertising and JTI's perspective.
• Verification Source #5 is not directly relevant to the core claim, as it discusses Waitrose's decision to stop selling disposable vapes.