Court ruling against Emirates will mean payouts for thousands of customers
A recent court ruling against the airline Emirates means that thousands of their customers are now entitled to payouts of up to €600. Under EU […]
Regulation
Consumers are still unclear about their refund rights
When it comes to returning faulty or unwanted products, many consumers are unsure of their rights. For example, many consumers aren’t aware that they have […]
Over 300,000 NHS patients were wrongly accused of fraud last year
Fraudulent free prescription claims cost the NHS millions every year. The authority carried out random checks, resulting in a fine of up to £100 for […]
Is there a link between payday loans and poor health?
The payday loan industry has boomed in the last two decades. The interest on these types of loans, which are typically taken out by those […]
Ofgem announces ban on backdating energy bills over 12 months
It’s estimated that 10% of UK households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Despite a newly introduced energy cap which will save the most […]
The latest victory for gig economy workers
The “gig economy” has been recognised as an important issue in the last few years. There have recently been several high profile employment tribunals in […]
Alabama could be the next state to ban smoking in cars with children
In light of the ongoing concerns over the health effects of passive smoking, especially for children, the state of Alabama is due to vote on […]
New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids
As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown an alarming trend of companies […]
Charges being made against Barclays Bank over fraud allegations
The Serious Fraud Agency (SFO) has announced that it will be pressing charges against Barclays Bank over allegations of fraud. The allegations were initially made […]
Tesco workers take legal action against gender pay gap
The gender pay gap is an ongoing issue in society. UK figures show that the current gap between men and women is 9.1%, and an […]