Elderly man with dementia sold $80k truck, family outraged
A Georgia family is demanding justice after a GMC dealership allegedly sold an $80,126 truck to an elderly man with dementia. Read how the shocking sale unfolded and the ongoing dispute.
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Martin Lewis Explains Key Retail Rights for UK Shoppers
Money expert Martin Lewis clarifies your legal rights when returning faulty items, urging this knowledge be taught in schools. Learn how to claim refunds or repairs.
Martin Lewis Explains Key Consumer Rights We All Need
Money expert Martin Lewis breaks down vital retail rights that can secure refunds or repairs for faulty tech. Learn the 'SAD FART' rule and why he says this knowledge is essential for schools.
What the UK Bought in 2025: Key Consumer Trends
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
Judge orders Trump administration to fund consumer watchdog
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, blocking an attempt to 'starve' the agency. Discover the legal battle's implications.
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.
Democrats Sue Over Trump's CFPB Changes
US Democrats file a lawsuit against the Trump administration's restructuring of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The move aims to block a rule they argue weakens consumer protections.
Christmas 2025: Your shopping rights and refund deadlines
Consumer expert Martyn James reveals your key shopping rights this Christmas, including the real deadlines for returns and how to spot genuine bargains. Protect your purchases now.
Elderly couple found dead after Thanksgiving in New Mexico
An elderly couple, Charles and Linda Lightfoot, were discovered dead in a New Mexico pasture days after a Thanksgiving visit. The search involved a Silver Alert and aerial drones. Read the full story.
Debt Collection Charges Dismissed Against Panthera
Criminal charges against debt firm Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules it wasn't technically collecting. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs. Read the full analysis.
Woman, 88, moved 121km due to aged care shortage
An 88-year-old woman broke her neck and three other bones, then had to move 121km from family after selling her home for aged care. Queensland's crisis sees 1,100 stuck in hospitals.
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.
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.
Insurer cancels 'immoral' funeral policies amid customer outrage
Major UK insurance provider faces backlash after abruptly cancelling funeral cover policies, leaving elderly and vulnerable customers without financial protection for end-of-life arrangements.
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.
Grandma found dead after care home disappearance
Heartbreaking story of 83-year-old Jeanette Stone who wandered from her care facility and was later discovered deceased in a neighbour's garden, sparking urgent safety reviews.
UK accused of abandoning elderly Jamaican-born Britons
Exclusive investigation reveals elderly Jamaican-born British citizens facing deportation despite decades of UK residency and National Insurance contributions.
Rosemary Shrager scammed twice in devastating fraud
Celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager opens up about being targeted by sophisticated fraudsters twice in shocking financial scams that left her reeling.
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.
Florida grandmother outsmarts phone scammer
A sharp-witted Florida senior turned the tables on a phone scammer, exposing the fraud and warning others about sophisticated cons targeting vulnerable people.
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.
Syrian pensioner wins UK immigration appeal
A 76-year-old Syrian man has won his appeal to stay in Britain after immigration judges recognised his integration and the care he's received from the NHS and British public.
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
Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners
Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.
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.
Woman starved after parents lock her in Warsaw flat
A 40-year-old Polish woman narrowly escaped death after being imprisoned in her own Warsaw apartment by her elderly parents, surviving only on water for weeks before a dramatic police rescue.
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