Government pledges to highlight rip off fuel sellers with live price information The move comes after growing anger at what has been described as ‘profiteering’ by major sellers Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023
Fuel retailers to be forced to provide price data to stop drivers being ripped off It comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) watchdog found drivers paid an extra 6p per litre for fuel last year amid increased supermarket profit margins Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023
Drivers ‘paying 6p a litre more on petrol because supermarkets hiked margins’ Watchdog says average supermarket margins rose by 6p per litre between 2019 and 2022 The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
Fuel retailers to be made to publish live prices after using UK motorists as ‘cash cows’ Drivers paying more for petrol and diesel than before Covid because of weakened competition, says CMA The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Watchdog explains real reason supermarket fuel was so expensive last year The Competition and Markets Authority has called for new legislation to protect drivers Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023
Driving laws and other changes for motorists coming in July - including Newcastle Clean Air Zone Here is a list of changes drivers should expect this month, including information on the heavy goods vehicle levy and the impact of energy prices Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023
Expert reveals true extent of supermarket profit increase on diesel fuel The profit margin on diesel at the pump has soared an incredible 166 per cent Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023
Rip-off Britain: why everything we buy now costs a fortune As the cost of living crisis bites, consumers are asking how so many businesses have maintained or raised their profits The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023
Brits warned of major driving rule changes THIS month from fuel rates to charging costs Drivers in some parts of the country will be forced to pay more just to use their vehicles, while others could make huge savings depending on their type of car Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023
Microsoft’s CEO doesn’t like Xbox exclusives, but he blames Sony Imagine no exclusives, it’s easy if you try — that’s the world Microsoft’s Satya Nadella really wants Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023
UK watchdogs agree on ‘action plan’ to prevent consumers being ripped off Measures are aimed at preventing companies using rampant inflation to hike prices during cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Martin Lewis urges customers to take urgent action ahead of price cap change Consumer financ expert says customers should submit a reading to reduce the risk of ‘”estimating” going against you’ The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Daniel Korski pulls out of race to be Tory candidate for London mayor, blaming ‘false’ groping claim – as it happened TV producer Daisy Goodwin accused Tory hopeful of groping her a decade ago The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023
Water bills could rise 40% to almost £700 to cover repairs to fix sewage spills People across the country may have to pay more for the water that comes out of their taps Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Chancellor to meet consumer watchdog amid concerns over firms exploiting inflation Bank of England said last week some retailers were failing to pass on lower costs to consumers to rebuild their profit margins
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 ‘Greedflation’? The MPs missed the target when grilling the grocers MPs would have done better to wait until CMA had opined on supermarket prices – they would have known where to focus
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 Why are UK telecoms firms imposing inflation-busting bills? Exclusive: Ofcom is facing calls to intervene after companies pushed through prices rises of up to 17% this year
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Jeremy Hunt pushes for investigation into firms exploiting inflation crisis for profit Summit follows claims retailers are using spiralling inflation to boost profit margins by failing to pass on lower costs to consumers
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2023 Scotland's static caravan and lodge owners appeal for protections STATIC caravan and lodge owners in Scotland have called on the UK Government to give them better protections amid allegations of rent hikes,…
Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2023 New evidence eases competition concerns over completed deal The acquisition, which was completed for an undisclosed sum, was first announced in July 2022
Windows Central · Jun 22, 2023 FTC vs. Xbox: The FTC claims cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass are 'the same' The battle for Activision Blizzard King continues as Microsoft meets with the FTC in court. The FTC kicks things off by trying to convince the judge that cloud streaming and subscription markets are one and the same.
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Easy Ryanair website hack helps you find the cheapest flights this summer Ryanair has a clever tool that helps you find the cheapest flights to destinations including France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia - including the summer holidays
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2023 Big tech is trying to weaken new digital markets regulator, Rishi Sunak warned A legal battle is brewing over how giant firms will be able to appeal against new unit’s decisions
PC Gamer · Jun 21, 2023 Here's where the Microsoft-Activision deal stands around the world With a handy map!
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023 Brits warned of 'dark patterns' that trick you into paying more for flights Tech experts have warned that booking companies are using tricks to pressure customers into paying more for flights by ramping up the perceived demand for specific tickets