Some mega cruise ships pump out as much CO2 as a small town, study finds Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian and Princess Cruises were among the worst polluters The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Study to probe whether people who borrow to pay for insurance receive fair deals The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a competition market study into premium finance for home and motor insurance. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
Recycled phone numbers could leave users exposed to hacking Consumer group Which? warns recycled numbers leave users exposed to hacking or nuisance calls. TechRadar · Oct 15, 2024
Scam warning over little-known phone number rule There are reports of people being bombarded with calls from debt collectors or people contacting them to buy drugs The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
‘Major step forward’ for bank transfer fraud victims as new refund rules launch The new scheme should ensure the vast majority of victims are reimbursed and treated in a fair and consistent way, consumer group Which? said. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024
Calls for ban on ‘drip pricing’ as its revealed baggage and seat selection fees can quadruple cost of flights Which? claims Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air use sneaky tactics to advertise ultra-low prices The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
Energy bill advice this winter from warm home discount to free electric blankets All the essential advice as energy bills rise for winter months The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me? Ofgem’s price cap is rising by £149 from the current £1,568 a year for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales to £1,717. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
Revealed: Airport meet-and-greet operators speeding and stealing money from vehicles Parking providers at Heathrow and Gatwick are accused of petty theft and breaking speed limits The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024
Warning to convenience store shoppers over cost of essentials like milk Marked up prices may cost shoppers up to £800 a year The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024
Maximum reimbursement limit for bank transfer scam victims slashed to £85,000 The announcement of the reduced limit was made by the Payment Systems Regulator ahead of mandatory rules coming into force next month. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Yorkshire has lowest ratio of bank branches to people in UK, says Which? Consumer group says 6,161 branches have been shut since 2015 and there are 30 constituencies without one The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024
Scotland has the 'best' access to bank branches anywhere in the UK Scotland has the 'best' access to a bank branch anywhere in the UK, according to new research released by consumer watchdog Which? The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024
Supermarket convenience stores ‘charge up to 21% more than their larger branches’ Which? study of 42 popular items such as pasta and milk revealed price difference even greater for loyalty card members The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024 Maximise your living space with these stylish and functional home solutions From sophisticated garden furniture to an award-winning mattress, this curated list has everything you need to enhance and simplify your home life
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024 Rise in chocolate prices could spook shoppers this Halloween Increase of 11% in a year far outstrips grocery inflation in UK, according to the consumer group Which?
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 Why car insurance is getting so expensive across the UK THE average cost of car insurance has risen sharply over the past two years as industry experts highlighting inflation and elevated interest rates…
MusicRadar · Sep 17, 2024 Ex-Ticketmaster boss who illegally accessed rival’s IT system sentenced to a year’s supervised release Ticketmaster boss sentence for hacking into rival's IT system
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2024 Oasis fans outraged after final Wembley ticket ballot sale descends into chaos amid tech blunders Tickets for the two farewell shows next September went on sale this morning at 8.30am via Ticketmaster
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024 This destination beats Paris and Amsterdam as the best European city break by train Which cities are the best to visit by train from the UK for a holiday on the continent
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 Fraud has lasting impact on victims’ mental health, warns Which? People were more likely to say fraud had a negative impact on their stress levels and mental health than their financial situation, Which? said.
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024 Is Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro worth the hefty price? ...Tech & Science Daily podcast Plus, a fully automated transcript of this episode
Louder · Sep 11, 2024 UK consumer rights group advises Oasis to "do the right thing" and refund fans after dynamic pricing ticket uproar Consumer advocates Which? suggest that Ticketmaster may be guilty of breaching trading regulations
Fortune · Sep 10, 2024 Wizz Air CEO says passengers will 'suffer the pain' of new 8-hour budget flights Wizz Air, which received one star for seat comfort, thinks passengers will bear the pain of new long-haul flights.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024 Beyonce 'set to announce five huge London gigs' for next summer The singer, 43, will reportedly rival the Oasis reunion tour in London with five nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium