Consumer Protection
Burnham Launches Consumer Protection Plan Against Deceptive Pricing
Burnham announces crackdown on deceptive business practices including fake discounts and subscription traps, a...
PM's Crackdown on Subscription Traps Accelerates Cost Relief Push
The Prime Minister accelerates plans to ban hidden subscription traps, targeting consumer relief amid rising l...
Chancellor Warns Retailers Against Price Hikes Amid Iran Crisis
Chancellor Healey warns retailers against profiteering as Iran conflict impacts fuel and food costs. Governmen...
AliExpress Faces Historic €550M EU Penalty for Illegal Goods Sales
AliExpress receives record €550 million fine from EU authorities for enabling illegal goods sales, including u...
BNPL Regulations Mandate Refunds and Consumer Protections
New Buy Now Pay Later rules require lender authorization, ensuring consumer refunds and rejection protections....
150 Dangerous Baby Products Sold Online Pose Major Risk
Consumer group Which? discovers 150 hazardous baby products on UK online marketplaces, including choking hazar...
23andMe Data Breach Settlement: Judge Approves $47M Payout for Victims
23andMe data breach settlement receives judicial approval. Victims of the 2023 hack will receive a $47 million...
Goat Meat Found in Millions of 'Lamb' Kebabs Across Europe
Millions of consumers unknowingly consumed goat meat disguised as lamb in kebabs. Investigation reveals widesp...
Australia Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Unfair Subscriber Contract Terms
Australia's ACCC sues Amazon for breaching consumer protection laws with unfair subscriber contracts. Learn ab...
Japan Investigates Major Ice Cream Producers for Anti-Competitive Pricing Practices
Japanese authorities launch investigation into ice cream price-fixing allegations amid record summer heat. Lea...