Delivery apps charge double supermarket prices, watchdog warns
UK consumers face staggering markups on everyday groceries through delivery apps, with some items costing twice as much as in-store, according to new consumer watchdog findings.
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14 million unfair car loans face compensation claims
The UK financial watchdog reveals over 14 million car finance agreements may have been unfairly priced, with major lenders facing compensation claims that could total billions.
VA Disability Benefits Fraud Exposed: Billions Wasted
Shocking investigation uncovers massive fraud and mismanagement in US veterans' disability system, with billions wasted while genuine claimants face delays.
Japan Courts Wall Street Firms in Challenge to London
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's influence, is actively persuading major Wall Street firms to establish operations in Tokyo, creating new competition for London's financial dominance.
Digital Money: The Regulatory Challenge Ahead
As cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies transform global finance, regulators face unprecedented challenges in maintaining stability and protecting consumers in this new financial frontier.
Ofcom probes Channel 4's 'Open House' sex show
UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Channel 4's controversial reality show 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment' after receiving numerous complaints about its sexually explicit content and boundaries-pushing format.
UN warns political will needed to restore Zaporizhzhia power
The UN nuclear watchdog warns that restoring external power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant requires urgent political will as safety concerns escalate at the Russian-occupied facility.
9 Essential Money Checks Before 2025
Financial experts reveal the crucial money audits you need to conduct now to protect your finances from common pitfalls and boost your savings potential.
GMP failed to record 780 hate crimes, watchdog reveals
Official watchdog investigation reveals GMP failed to log nearly 800 hate crime incidents, including antisemitic attacks, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform.
Trump Accused of Hatch Act Breach in Shutdown
Former President Donald Trump faces fresh allegations of violating the Hatch Act after exploiting government shutdown negotiations for political campaigning, according to a bombshell watchdog report.
Trump accused of Hatch Act breach during government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump faces allegations of violating federal law by using taxpayer-funded property for political activities during government shutdown, watchdog group reveals.
20 Sunscreens Fail SPF Tests - Ultra Violette Recalled
Consumer watchdog CHOICE reveals alarming findings as 20 sunscreens fail to meet SPF claims, with bestselling Ultra Violette among products removed from Australian stores.
Barefoot Investor Crisis: La Trobe Account Frozen
Scott Pape's Barefoot Investor community faces a major crisis as La Trobe Financial abruptly freezes its popular Cash Management Account, blocking access to funds for more than 120,000 account holders.
120,000 Aussie investors frozen out of $1.2bn La Trobe fund
More than 120,000 Australian investors face uncertainty after La Trobe Financial froze withdrawals from its $1.2 billion Credit Fund, citing liquidity pressures and market volatility.
UK Schools Failing Financial Education, Experts Warn
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking postcode lottery in financial education, leaving a generation unprepared for economic realities. Experts demand urgent curriculum reform.
Iran bans UN nuclear inspectors in major escalation
Exclusive: Tehran bars senior UN nuclear watchdog inspectors, escalating a major confrontation with the West and jeopardising the 2015 deal. The IAEA condemns the 'disproportionate and unprecedented' move.
Expert: One Scenario Could 'Wipe Out' Your Pension
A leading financial expert issues a stark warning about a single economic event that could devastate pension pots across the UK. Discover what it is and how to protect your retirement savings.
Broadcaster John Stapleton of GMTV and Watchdog Dies at 77
Tributes pour in for the iconic British broadcaster John Stapleton, celebrated for his 17-year reign on GMTV and as the original host of BBC's Watchdog, who has passed away at 77.
Tributes pour in for TV legend John Stapleton
Tributes pour in for the iconic broadcaster John Stapleton, celebrated for his decades on Watchdog, GMTV, and as a master of consumer journalism who revolutionised British television.
John Stapleton's son shares heartbreaking final moments
The son of beloved GMTV and Watchdog presenter John Stapleton has opened up about the broadcaster's poignant final days, revealing his father's immense pride in his family and his courageous battle with a short illness.
John Stapleton's Brave Final Interview On Terminal Cancer
In a profoundly moving and brave final interview, broadcasting legend John Stapleton discusses his terminal cancer diagnosis, reflects on his illustrious career alongside wife Lynn Faulds Wood, and shares his poignant thoughts on life and death.
Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
Tributes pour in for celebrated British broadcaster John Stapleton, who has died aged 79. The GMTV and Watchdog pioneer was known for his decades-spanning career in journalism and consumer affairs.
Broadcaster John Stapleton Dies Peacefully Aged 79
The entertainment world mourns the loss of iconic broadcaster John Stapleton, who passed away peacefully at 79. Remembered for his legendary career on BBC's Watchdog and GMTV.
FCA censures Admiral over PPI complaint mishandling
The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured Admiral Insurance for systematically mishandling PPI complaints, failing to properly investigate claims, and unfairly rejecting customers.
CMA Launches Probe into Nationwide-Virgin Money Merger
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.
BOE Governor: EU Rules Pose Material Risk to UK Stability
Andrew Bailey cautions that Brussels' post-Brexit financial regulations could create 'material risk' for the UK, urging for greater cooperation to prevent market fragmentation.
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.
Cash Crisis: 53% of UK's Free ATMs Vanish Since 2018
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's alarming cash access crisis as free ATMs disappear and bank branches shut down, hitting vulnerable communities hardest. Regulatory action demanded.
Governor Beshear sued over transition team secrecy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is sued by a government watchdog for withholding transition team records, raising transparency concerns just months after his re-election.
ANZ Bank fined record £240m for charging deceased customers
ANZ Bank has been hit with a monumental £240 million penalty for a litany of serious failures, including charging fees to deceased customers. The Federal Court condemns the bank's 'widespread' and 'systemic' misconduct.
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