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Heating Oil Customers Brace for Winter Despite Regulatory Overhaul
Heating oil customers face mounting bills this winter as government pledges sector regulation. Discover what c...
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UK Airlines Face Ban on Charging Parents for Child Seating
UK government plans to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children under 14. New rules also elimin...
Technology
Watchdog Bans AI App Advertisements Promoting Women's Objectification
Advertising regulator enforces strict zero-tolerance policy against AI app ads that sexualize or objectify wom...
Politics
Burnham Tightens Rules Against Rogue Bailiffs and Unlicensed Builders
Andy Burnham announces stricter enforcement against rogue bailiffs and cowboy builders in England and Wales to...
Politics
Burnham Pledges Crackdown on Deceptive Business Tactics
PM announces measures against fake discounts and subscription traps, targeting £400m annual savings for consum...
Politics
Chancellor Warns Retailers Against Price Surge
Chancellor Healey cautions major retailers against profiteering amid rising fuel costs. Government monitoring...
Technology
EU Slaps €550m Penalty on AliExpress for Illegal Merchandise
AliExpress faces record €550 million fine from EU authorities for enabling illegal goods sales including count...
Economy
BNPL Regulations Mandate Refunds and Consumer Protections
New Buy Now Pay Later regulations require lender authorization and implement refund policies. Enhanced consume...
Economy
Heating Oil Customers Receive Compensation Amid Price Surge
Heating oil customers to receive compensation following unexpected price hikes triggered by geopolitical tensi...
Technology
Tech Giants Face Stricter Scam Ad Controls Under Ofcom's New Proposals
Ofcom proposes strict regulations for tech companies to combat scam ads online. Over 50% of UK adults encounte...
Economy
23andMe Data Breach Settlement: Victims to Receive $47M Compensation
23andMe customers affected by 2023 data breach to receive $47M payout following court ruling. Learn about the...
National
Phone Contract Comparisons Led to Student Loan Mis-selling, Parliament Reports
MPs reveal major concerns about student loan mis-selling practices through phone contract comparisons. New par...
Economy
Australia Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Unfair Subscriber Agreements
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sues Amazon for breaking consumer protection laws through unfai...