Fight Back: Your Essential UK Shopping Rights Explained
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals the common lies retailers tell to avoid refunds and your legal rights to fight back. Know your rights on returns, missing parcels and faulty goods.
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Returning Christmas gifts without a receipt? Know your rights
Received an unwanted or faulty Christmas gift? Learn your UK consumer rights on returns, refunds, and what counts as proof of purchase, even without the original receipt.
Martin Lewis: Your Christmas Gift Return Rights Explained
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis clarifies your consumer rights for returning Christmas presents. Learn the key differences between faulty and unwanted items and crucial advice for gift-givers.
Couple die trapped in Tokyo sauna due to faulty door
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna fire after a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm had no power for two years. Read the full investigation.
Couple die trapped in Tokyo sauna fire, alarm was off
A young couple died in a Tokyo sauna fire after a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The facility's fire alarm panel was reportedly switched off. Read the full investigation details.
US raid kills Syrian undercover agent in error
A US-led operation in Syria killed a man working undercover against IS, highlighting intelligence failures amid shifting alliances. Discover the complex security implications.
Faulty Glucose Monitors Linked to 7 Deaths, FDA Warns
The FDA warns of 7 deaths and 700+ injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors. 3 million devices affected. Check your model now.
$30M Settlement for Teen Killed in Faulty Crosswalk
A grieving Seattle family secures a $30 million settlement after their 13-year-old son was killed due to a faulty pedestrian crossing signal. Discover how this tragedy is driving change.
Third Post Office IT system case referred to appeal
The criminal conviction of former subpostmaster Gareth Snow, based on evidence from a third faulty Post Office IT system, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. Discover the latest development in the ongoing Post Office scandal.
Germany confirms 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Germany confirms 2035 ban on new petrol cars after EU agreement. UK motorists face implications as Europe accelerates electric vehicle transition. Read analysis.
Sailor killed by faulty winch on round-the-world trip
A 74-year-old New Zealand sailor died after being pulled into a defective winch on his yacht off the Isle of Wight. Read the full MAIB report on the tragic sailing accident.
Widower Sues Tesla After Wife Dies in Fiery Model 3 Crash
A Washington man files a federal lawsuit against Tesla, alleging faulty design in a Model 3 caused a fatal crash and fire, trapping his wife inside. Read the full investigation.
Martin Lewis clarifies key consumer rights for Christmas
Money expert Martin Lewis sets the record straight on refunds and returns this festive season. Discover your legal rights and how to claim what you're owed.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
Cat's hiss uncovers dangerous electrical wiring fault
A UK cat owner's life was potentially saved after their pet repeatedly hissed at a plug socket, revealing dangerously faulty wiring. Learn the warning signs to protect your home.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
UK Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record High in February
New figures reveal electric vehicle adoption is charging ahead in Britain, with EVs now capturing their largest-ever market share while traditional petrol and diesel sales decline.
Family flees home over dangerous gas line installation
Exclusive investigation reveals how Vanessa Joy Moulton and her young family were forced to abandon their dream home after discovering dangerous gas line installations, exposing critical safety failures in UK housing.
Kia PV5 Electric Van Shatters Records with 10,000 Pre-Orders
Kia's groundbreaking modular electric van, the PV5, achieves record-breaking pre-orders, signalling massive commercial interest in flexible electric transport solutions for UK businesses.
Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties
In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.
GM's Self-Driving Cadillac Escalade Challenges Tesla
General Motors unveils groundbreaking autonomous technology for the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, positioning itself as a serious competitor to Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in the luxury EV market.
Mothers sue London luxury flats over faulty hot water
Furious parents in Westminster luxury apartments launch legal battle after months without reliable hot water, claiming developer negligence put children's health at risk.
Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed
Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.
GWM's Electric Tank 300 & Ora Funky Cat Head to UK
Chinese automotive giant GWM announces UK arrival of Tank 300 rugged electric SUV and Ora Funky Cat, signalling major push into Britain's competitive EV market with cutting-edge technology and bold designs.
Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire
A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.
UK Electric Car Sales Hit Record High With Subsidy Boost
Britain's electric car market hits unprecedented growth in September 2025, with taxpayer subsidies driving a 40% surge in zero-emission vehicle registrations amid ongoing charging infrastructure challenges.
Tesla Cybertruck Lawsuit Over Faulty Doors
Tesla faces explosive legal action as owners claim the Cybertruck's radical design conceals fundamental safety flaws with doors that won't open during emergencies.
VIP Lanes & £25m Faulty Gowns: PPE Trial Exposes Tory COVID Failures
Shocking courtroom revelations expose how VIP fast-tracks and £25 million in defective medical gowns plagued the UK's pandemic response, raising serious questions about Conservative procurement practices.
Tesla crash kills woman on birthday in Bedfordshire
A 56-year-old woman's birthday celebrations turned to tragedy when her Tesla crashed into a parked van in Bedfordshire, raising serious questions about autonomous vehicle safety.
Newsom attacks GM's Barra over electric vehicle retreat
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches a blistering attack on General Motors CEO Mary Barra, accusing the auto giant of betraying its climate pledges and American workers by scaling back electric vehicle commitments.
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