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Report warns 'potentially lethal' knock-off phone chargers sold on Amazon Haul, B&Q and eBay can electrocute and even explode

New Which? report reveals dangerous, ‘potentially lethal’ knock-off phone chargers sold by major retailers

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Consumers face safety risks from chargers sold on major retailer platforms

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The Independent UK

Electric shock warning over phone chargers sold on Amazon, B&Q and eBay

Which? found nine phone chargers so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of receiving an electric shock

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Phone chargers sold by Amazon, B&Q and eBay pose fire and electric shock risks, investigation finds

A number of phone chargers bought by Which? as part of an investigation were so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of receiving an electric shock

The Independent UK

Fake phone chargers filled with modelling clay sold by major retailers

Which? bought 15 USB phone chargers, finding that nine were so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of an electric shock.

Evening Standard

Toxic asbestos found in children’s sand kits sold on Amazon and TikTok

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The Independent UK

Two more children’s sand kits pulled from shelves over asbestos content

The testing by Which? follows numerous products – many of them children’s toys – recalled from shelves because of asbestos contamination.

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Two more children’s sand toys pulled over asbestos content

The testing follows numerous products – many of them children’s toys – recalled from shelves because of asbestos contamination

Evening Standard

Two more children’s toys pulled from shelves over ‘asbestos content’

More than 39 recall notices have been issued since November relating to asbestos-contaminated sand products

The Independent UK

Chinese internet giant Temu fined €200m over illegal and dangerous products

Temu says punishment is unfair and could appeal

The Independent UK

Most people cannot spot AI deepfakes in scam test, survey finds

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The Independent UK

Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’

Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams

The Independent UK

John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams Black Friday deal ads ‘misled shoppers’

The Advertising Standards Authority said it had not seen evidence the advertised deals represented genuine savings.

Evening Standard

John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams misled shoppers with Black Friday deals

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found ads in the lead-up to Black Friday in November overstated the advertised price drops

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Which supermarkets are cheapest for branded foods? New survey reveals some surprising results

Waitrose shoppers can still fill their trollies with bargain prices on a number of goods

International Business Times UK

HMRC's £900 Cheque Turns Into Nightmare — Woman Forced to Drive 94 Miles Says Lloyds Has 'Forgotten Rural Britain'

Lloyds' policy change on Post Office cheque deposits impacts rural communities, with Annabel Yates' 94-mile journey highlighting access challenges for customers.

The Independent UK

UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded groceries holds top spot again

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Evening Standard

Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed

Which? looked at 240 branded items.

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The Independent UK

The cheapest UK supermarket for branded groceries revealed – and it’s not Tesco or Sainsbury’s

Britain’s two biggest supermarkets were found to be expensive than Waitrose for shoppers without a loyalty card

The Independent UK

Revealed: The best UK holiday cottage companies, according to experts

Exclusive: Getaway providers such as the Landmark Trust, Unique Cottages and English Heritage all feature on the list

The Guardian - UK

Rising costs forcing 3m UK households to skip meals, Which? report finds

Consumer insight tracker shows 85% are worried about food prices and a majority think the economy will deteriorate

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘urgent action’ as millions of UK households forced to skip meals amid cost of living crisis

Which? is calling for urgent policy interventions outlined in a manifesto launched in Parliament this week to tackle unfair rip-offs and improve access to essentials

Evening Standard

Three million households skipping meals as cost of living hits – Which?

The organisation’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker found consumer confidence fell to minus 62 this month – its lowest level since 2022.

Evening Standard

Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

The Independent UK

Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears

Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation

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