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Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error

A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back

UK Cinema Chain Bans Outside Food & Drink

A major UK cinema chain has implemented a strict new policy prohibiting outside food and beverages, causing outrage among moviegoers and sparking debate on consumer rights.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring

US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.

Debt Collector Hell: Pursued for a Stranger's Bills

A UK man's five-year ordeal with relentless debt collectors over a stranger's unpaid bills exposes a shocking flaw in the system. Discover how to protect yourself from wrongful debt pursuit.

Walmart Leak: Receipt Check Policy Set for Major Overhaul

A leaked internal memo from Walmart suggests the retail giant is set to abolish its controversial ' receipt check' policy for customers, potentially ending a major point of friction at store exits across the UK and US.

Store's "pregnancy refund" offer sparks fury and feminist outcry

A major electrical retailer sparks outrage with a controversial promotion offering female customers full refunds on appliances if they conceive within 30 days of purchase. Feminists and critics condemn the policy as 'deeply regressive' and 'patronising'.

Just Eat glitch: Woman gets £40 meal for £3.50

A stunned customer received a gourmet three-course meal worth over £40 for just £3.50 due to a major Just Eat pricing error, exposing a loophole in the food delivery platform's system.

Ryanair Refuses Honeymoon Refund After Name Error

A British newlywed couple's honeymoon was cancelled after a devastating passport name error on their Ryanair tickets. Despite the honest mistake, the budget airline denied a refund, leaving them £1,300 out of pocket. Discover the full story and crucial bo

Barclays charges £100 fee for 67p overdraft

A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.

The Good Guys fined £1.1m for misleading sale

Australian electronics retailer The Good Guys has been fined a staggering $AUD 2.1 million (£1.1m) by the Federal Court for running a deceptive 'Massive Sale' that misled customers on pricing and discounts. The ACCC investigation revealed widespread non-c

Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?

A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.

Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

Chewy Faces £4.6m Lawsuit Over Auto-Ship Pricing

Online pet retailer Chewy is confronting a major class action lawsuit in the US, accused of luring customers with discounted auto-ship prices before allegedly raising them without warning. The suit seeks over $4.6 million in damages.

Mum's £6.50 'tuna' turns out to be cat food

A UK mother was left horrified after discovering her pricey £6.50 'tuna' purchase was actually premium cat food, sparking a viral warning to fellow shoppers to always check labels.

Inside Lush's Cult-Like Culture and Political Activism

An investigation reveals how cosmetics giant Lush, under its eco-warrior founders, employs cult-like tactics to promote radical political activism on Gaza, trans rights, and environmentalism to its customers and staff, creating a divisive 'with us or agai

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