Hidden online charges costing UK consumers £1.6bn each year
So-called ‘drip pricing’ on products ranging from train fares to food deliveries to be targeted in a Government crackdown.
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Amazon agrees to change its marketplace rules to address competition regulators’ concerns
Amazon will give independent sellers’ equal chance of appearing in the ‘Buy Box’ when they compete with Amazon’s own products.
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Amazon and Apple accused of striking a secret deal to increase the cost of Apple products
A new £500 million consumer lawsuit is demanding compensation for the millions of UK consumers who bought Apple products on Amazon.
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Weak competition has led to supermarkets ripping off consumers at petrol pumps
The Competition and Markets Authority this week exposed a shocking truth – weak competition in the supermarket industry has led to consumers paying nearly £1bn more for fuel.
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Amazon now faces two competing multi-million-pound consumer lawsuits for favouring its own products
A second legal claim has been launched against Amazon accusing the tech giant of not offering customers the best deals.
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Amazon takes action to stop fake reviews as MPs begin scrutiny of new digital consumer bill
Tech giant to step up action to stop fake reviews ahead of new rules that will punish companies for allowing fake reviews on their websites
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Companies accused of making ‘false’ green claims
A surge in businesses promoting green claims is leading to environmentally-conscious consumers being ripped off by some greenwashing companies
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MPs back new powers to crack down on big tech’s anti-competitive behaviour
Big tech firms – like Google, Apple and Amazon – will face heavy fines for rule-breaking under the new digital consumer bill.
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Amazon faces £900m consumer legal claim for favouring its own products
A legal claim has been launched against Amazon after evidence shows it is not always offering customers the best deals.
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Mastercard faces £14bn court case that could hand 46m shoppers £300 each
Mastercard is accused of charging shops unlawful transaction fees which resulted in more expensive goods and services for UK shoppers. Sign up to stay updated.
