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Which? calls for stronger legislation, saying no airline has been fined for breaching obligations in 20 yearsAirline passengers in the UK are being let down by toothless regulation, with no airline fined in the last 20 years for breaching obligations, …
Upbeat figures from discounter and fashion chain follow similar updates from Next and PrimarkShoppers searching for ways to trim their budgets have boosted sales at the discounter B&M and the fashion chain H&M in the latest sign of resilient tr…
Measures are aimed at preventing companies using rampant inflation to hike prices during cost of living crisisBritain’s watchdogs have agreed to a suite of measures aimed at protecting consumers from being ripped off by companies during the cost of liv…
Social and economic upheaval since the pandemic has resulted in many more families strugglingThe reasons for increased levels of pupil absence in England are multiple and complex. Some were an issue before the Covid pandemic closed schools and disrupte…
Campaigners condemn pollution and shortages as government and regulator discuss possible bailoutThames Water customers have called for an urgent inquiry into the company’s finances after children became seriously unwell from swimming in the river and h…
Plans drawn up to pay for cost of dealing with sewage crisis and climate emergencyContingency plans being drawn up for Thames Water collapseBusiness live – latest updatesWater companies are reportedly pushing for bills in England to rise by up to 40% u…
Voluntary code bans forced installation in homes of over-85s and gives extra protection to vulnerableThe energy regulator has announced a proposal to make new rules brought in to protect struggling prepayment meter customers a compulsory part of suppli…
One in three products including shampoos, deodorants and wet wipes found to contain skin allergensMore than a third of personal care products, such as shampoos and body washes, marketed as hypoallergenic at Boots and Superdrug have been found to contai…
Chancellor to meet watchdogs to discuss claims that company profiteering is stoking inflationBusiness live: Primark-owner lifts profit forecast after price risesJeremy Hunt will ask industry regulators what they are doing about any companies exploiting…
Minister hints at government uncertainty as Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against ‘sly’ reintroduction of chargesConsumers are in line to pay an extra £170 in green levies as the government’s energy price cap comes to an end for most billpayers.John Glen, the …