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Consumer watchdogs accuse Chinese fashion firm of ‘dark’ practices in formal complaint to European CommissionConsumer watchdogs from 21 countries have filed a formal complaint to EU authorities about alleged “dark” practices by the Chinese fast fashio…
“One of the few major independent science-surplus/DIY outlets left is American Science & Surplus,” writes longtime Slashdot reader Tyler Too. “They’ve recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to ensure their survival.” Ars Technica reports: Now, nearl…
MPs on Treasury committee hear that those affected were being contacted and would face ‘no financial loss’HM Revenue & Customs has lost £47m after a phishing scam breached tens of thousands of tax accounts, a group of MPs has heard.Two senior civil…
ORR criticises ‘inconsistent outcomes’ across Britain’s network with some passengers punished for honest errorsSome train operators have excessively prosecuted alleged fare dodgers, according to the rail regulator, which has called for clearer tickets …
Program halted suddenly, leaving legal immigrants unable to work due to lack of US social security numberMillions of legal immigrants may be left unable to work after the US Social Security Administration quietly instituted a rule change to stop automa…
Make UK tells government that prices threaten to derail industrial strategy as Energy UK calls for charges to be ‘rebalanced’The UK government is being pressed to wipe billions from the energy costs facing households and heavy industry by reforming the…
Data reveals ‘notable increase’ in scammers tricking people into sending money abroadUK banks and payment firms have been urged to strengthen their anti-fraud systems for international payments after a rise in scammers tricking people into sending mone…
Watchdog says fines reflect ‘potentially serious risk to the public’ because of missed callout targetsThe energy watchdog for Great Britain has fined three companies £8m for failing to respond to some gas leak emergencies quickly enough, potentially pu…
Consumer group Which? says owners are put off complaining and system for doing so is not fit for purposeBritain’s pet owners often face an uphill struggle when they are unhappy with their vet because the industry’s complaints system is not fit for purp…
If private finance is used for road tunnel, analysis finds it would need to charge £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorriesTolls on motorists to cross the Thames east of London at Dartford could triple if the Lower Thames Crossing is built using private fina…