US regulator tells Tesla to recall over 1 million vehicles
Tesla has announced that it is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the US due to an issue with the software on its automatic windows. […]
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Sony PlayStation faces legal action for “ripping off customers”
Due to legal action in the UK, Sony PlayStation could be made to pay £5bn for “ripping off customers” with overpriced in-game purchases and online […]
Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product can lead to a huge […]
Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical
A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]
Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments
Two US government regulators – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – have issued a […]
US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription
After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers. […]
Regulator considers changes to car sales regulations to protect consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new crackdown on misleading or detective car sales tactics, which includes providing accurate information on prices. Under […]
Apple customers could get compensation in battery lawsuit
Following the launch of a major legal claim against Apple for misleading its customers, millions of iPhone users in the UK could now be eligible […]
FDA issues marketing denial order for all Juul products
The FDA has issued a marketing denial order for all Juul products being sold in the US. This means that businesses must stop selling and […]
What are the risks of buy now pay later (BNPL)?
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes can be an appealing option for many consumers. In total, over half the population used services like Klarna, PayPal, […]