Debt Collector Pursued 200k Claims While Banned
Panthera Finance allegedly collected $60m from Victorians while banned. Legal action could see consumers entitled to refunds. Discover the full investigation.
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Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
UK bill grants legal rights to nature
A revolutionary bill introduced in Parliament could transform Britain's environmental protection by granting ecosystems legal personhood rights, following global precedents.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Sofa replacement scandal: Your consumer rights explained
When a furniture retailer replaced a defective £1,399 sofa with a model £200 cheaper, a consumer rights battle began. Discover your legal standing when companies substitute inferior products.
Ireland Pioneers Landmark 'Right to Repair' Consumer Legislation
Ireland pioneers sweeping new consumer rights legislation that could revolutionise product lifespan and challenge planned obsolescence across Europe.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears
New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
FCA pays £30k after Ombudsman ruling over misleading advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has been ordered to pay compensation after the Financial Ombudsman Service ruled it gave 'unclear and misleading' advice to a customer of Admiral Insurance.
Ticketmaster Accused of Aiding Scalpers in Lawsuit
A bombshell lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation secretly collaborated with professional scalpers, enabling ticket resales at inflated prices for profit.
Harrods Shock: Customer Demands Refund For 10-Year-Old Sandwich
A woman's attempt to return a decade-old Harrods sandwich for a refund has sparked disbelief and gone viral, raising questions about consumer rights and food safety at the iconic London store.
Kmart's Secret Facial Recognition Trial Sparks Privacy Fury
Kmart Australia faces a consumer firestorm after a hidden facial recognition trial was exposed in a South Australian store, raising serious questions about customer privacy and biometric data consent.
Salon fines customer £5,000 for negative Google review
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
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.
UK's 'Dupes' Boom: The Dark Side of Fake Luxury Handbags
Exclusive investigation reveals the sophisticated world of counterfeit luxury handbags in the UK, from social media sellers to the legal grey areas duping consumers and designers alike.
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.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
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.
UK Firms Harass Bereaved Families for Payments, Report Finds
A damning report reveals UK companies are failing bereaved customers, with families harassed for payments and forced through complex 'death admin' while grieving.
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.
Pub's card reader exposes shocking 10% contactless surcharge
A London pub's hidden card reader revealed a staggering 10% surcharge on contactless payments, sparking a national conversation on transparency and the cost of a pint.
New UK 14-Day Online Returns Rule Explained
A major new UK consumer rights expansion means you now have a mandatory 14-day period to return almost anything bought online. Here's what you need to know.
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