Chinese internet giant Temu fined €200m over illegal and dangerous products Temu says punishment is unfair and could appeal The Independent UK · May 28
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 · May 26
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 The Independent UK · May 19
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 · May 19
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 Evening Standard · May 18
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. International Business Times UK · May 15
UK’s cheapest supermarket for branded groceries holds top spot again IN FULL The Independent UK · May 15
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 · May 14
Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed Which? looked at 240 branded items. Evening Standard · May 14
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 Independent UK · May 1
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 Guardian - UK · Apr 30
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 · Apr 29
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 The Independent UK · Apr 29
Evening Standard · Apr 27 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 · Apr 27 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
The Independent UK · Apr 27 More than 30 toys recalled for asbestos since start of year It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Dozens of toys recalled in the UK after asbestos found in play sand Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Stocks and shares Isas: are they right for me, and where is best to invest? Some people are put off by myriad investment options. Here is a guide to the key decisions to help you choose
Evening Standard · Apr 23 Ministers urged to stick to ticket tout ban amid fears of delay In November, the Government announced new rules making it illegal to resell tickets for live events for profit.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 event
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Which? picks UK’s best mobile providers – here’s where yours ranks IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 17 These are the UK’s top-performing mobile networks Anyone unhappy with their provider ‘should not hesitate to vote with their feet’
Evening Standard · Apr 17 ‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey Three, O2 and Lycamobile were the lowest performing networks in the survey of more than 5,000 mobile users by Which?
The Independent UK · Apr 7 The little-known taxes that could increase cruise fares New green levies have been introduced to offset the environmental impact of cruising