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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$400k Lobster Shipment Hijacked in US Supply Chain Theft
A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for Costco stores was hijacked, highlighting a surge in organised cargo theft plaguing US supply chains. Read the full investigation.
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.
Free Public Payphones: A Vital Lifeline in Australia
Australia's free public payphones are more than a festive novelty; they're a crucial safety net for vulnerable groups and a reminder of the immense value of universal public goods. Discover why Telstra made calls free.
Homeowner adds £90K to house value with energy retrofit
Judith Leary-Joyce slashed her energy use by 75% and boosted her Victorian home's value by £90,000 through a deep retrofit. Discover her essential tips for an efficient, healthy home.
Hauser & Wirth gallery to stand trial in 2028 over sanctions
London's Hauser & Wirth art gallery, where Princess Eugenie works, will stand trial in 2028 accused of breaching Russian sanctions by making a luxury painting available. Read the full details.
Designers' Top Affordable Homeware Picks for Stylish Homes
Discover the secret affordable homeware sources that top UK interior designers swear by. Transform your space with high-style, low-cost finds. Read their expert tips now!
Mental health warning for Ozempic and weight-loss drugs
Australia's medicines regulator issues new safety warnings for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, highlighting risks of suicidal thoughts and reduced contraceptive effectiveness. Learn the details.
Retailers Urge Faster End to Import Tax Break
British retailers demand immediate end to £150 import tax break, calling current system unfair to UK businesses. Government urged to act before April 2026 deadline.
Dick's Sporting Goods to Close Foot Locker Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods announces Foot Locker store closures following its $2.4 billion acquisition. Executive Chairman Ed Stack calls it an 'unavoidable reset'. Read the latest updates.
Luxury sales fall as shoppers reject price hikes
Global personal luxury goods sales are forecast to drop 2% in 2025, marking the first two-year decline since the financial crisis. Discover why affluent shoppers are turning away from premium brands.
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.
Criminals steal £111m in goods from UK haulage firms
Organised crime gangs are buying haulage firms using stolen identities to steal lorry loads of parcels, costing the UK £111m last year. Discover how this sophisticated freight crime impacts consumers.
Botulism alert: Almond milk recall over health fears
Health officials issue emergency warning as potentially deadly botulism toxin discovered in popular almond milk products. Full details on affected batches and symptoms to watch for.
Dutch Court Rules Against Apple in LVMH Tax Battle
The Dutch High Court has ruled against Apple in its legal dispute with LVMH over €13 million in back taxes, marking a significant victory for European tax authorities.
Dunelm stylist reveals budget home transformation secrets
Professional show home installer shares exclusive interior design secrets and money-saving tips that can elevate any UK home without breaking the bank.
Life coach accused of luxury kitchenware theft ring
A professional life coach from an affluent background stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated shoplifting operation targeting luxury kitchenware across Southern England.
Winter-Proof Your Home: Essential Cold Weather Gear
Discover the must-have home essentials to transform your space into a cosy winter sanctuary while saving on energy bills during Britain's coldest months.
Louvre Jewellery Heist: Suspects Hunted After Major Theft
French authorities are hunting multiple suspects after a sophisticated robbery at the Louvre's flagship Paris store, where thieves made off with jewellery worth millions in a brazen daylight theft.
Care home bosses jailed for £1.2m fraud against residents
Two care home directors from Surrey have been sentenced to prison after systematically defrauding elderly and vulnerable residents of over £1.2 million in a shocking case of financial abuse.
Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard Holiday Collection
The Duchess of Sussex launches her first festive range featuring artisanal jams and exclusive tableware, continuing her brand's rapid expansion since March debut.
$500K Swarovski crystal heist foiled in NY police operation
New York authorities have intercepted a massive international crystal smuggling operation, recovering over $500,000 worth of stolen Swarovski merchandise destined for Norway in a sophisticated police sting.
UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure
In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf
Woman's uncle declared dead then found alive in care home
An Arizona woman received devastating news that her uncle had passed away in his retirement home, only to discover he was alive and well days later in a bizarre case of mistaken identity.
Russia's tea and coffee crisis deepens amid sanctions
Exclusive investigation reveals how Western sanctions are creating severe shortages of tea and coffee in Russia, with prices soaring and consumers facing empty supermarket shelves.
Gold rush drives UK retail sales to three-year high
British retail sales surged to their highest level in three years as consumers flock to gold investments and luxury goods, offering unexpected economic resilience despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
High Street Homeware Heroes: Affordable Style Secrets
Discover the best high street homeware brands that deliver style and quality without the designer price tag. From John Lewis alternatives to M&S dupes.
Unilever restructures North American business operations
Consumer goods giant Unilever announces significant restructuring of its North American operations, affecting household names including Dove, Marmite and Magnum as part of global efficiency drive.
Trump Tariffs Target Mattel: Barbie Price Hike Fear
Former President Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could significantly increase costs for toy giant Mattel, potentially making Barbie dolls and other popular toys more expensive for UK consumers.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
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