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New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later.
July 15, 2026Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
July 14, 2026New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say - Reuters
New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say Reuters
July 11, 2026Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
July 8, 2026Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law
June 30, 2026Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
June 23, 2026Ticket reseller StubHub ordered to refund customers over hidden fees
The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.
June 23, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect - Reuters
Britain’s banks see fraud cases spike after refund rules take effect Reuters
June 14, 2026Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
June 11, 2026World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
June 10, 2026New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
April 2, 2026New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
April 2, 2026Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants - Reuters
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants Reuters
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Money Box Live: Buy Now, Pay Later Shake-Up
Radio 4,·15 Jul 2026,·28 mins Available for over a year New regulations begin today (Wednesday July 15th) for shoppers using Buy Now Pay Later. Consumers using services like Klarna and Clearpay will
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
Heating oil customers who had their orders cancelled and prices raised when the US-Israel war with Iran broke out will get compensation, the competition watchdog has said. Some 1,700 households were
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Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Potentially dangerous baby products - including self-feeding devices, pillows and sleeping bags - are still being sold on online marketplaces in the UK, according to Which?. The consumer group found
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is under government scrutiny Australia's consumer watchdog has sued Amazon, claiming the tech giant introduced adverts in Prime Video using allegedly unfair con
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected
Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
Ticket reseller StubHub UK has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine for not showing people the total price upfront when buying tickets. Each customer is expected
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UK regulator examines IT glitch that enabled bank customers to see others’ accounts on app
Information Commissioner’s Office made aware of incident affecting Lloyd’s, Halifax and Bank of Scotland The UK information regulator is examining an IT glitch that enabled some customers of Lloyds,
Ryanair investigated over charges for parents to sit with children on flights
Ryanair investigated over charges for parents to sit with children on flights Ryanair rejected the concerns, saying its family seating policy complies with all relevant laws and regulation
UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policy
Published on 06/11/2026 at 07:08 am BST - Modified on 06/11/2026 at 04:12 pm BST June 11 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog launched an investig
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The Fifa Men's World Cup is set to be the biggest betting event of all time, with more than $50bn (£37.4bn) in wagers placed globally. The tournament will see punters place bets worth around $500m pe
‘Our Old Grid Can’t Handle It’: Trump Tells Big Tech To Build Private Power Plants To Protect Consumers From Rising Bills
Updated 25 February 2026 at 09:59 IST President Donald Trump said on Tuesday during his State of the Union address that his administration has told major technology companies they must build their ow