All news on the topic: Consumer rights

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Mum denied £1,800 refund after "horrendous" ordeal at UK holiday park
When Karmen Paige booked a week-long stay at Haven’s Seashore Holiday Park in Yarmouth, she really needed a break.
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A 400-year-old Irish law is blocking Europeans from taking Big Tech to court
Ireland has limits on outside funding for court challenges, stopping Europeans from seeking compensation from Big Tech for harms.
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Virgin Media hit with record £28m Ofcom fine for making it difficult to cancel contracts
The telecoms regulator said it had levied its largest-ever consumer protection fine against the telecoms firm after Virgin Media had, over a near three-year period from January 2022 to September 2024, caused customers on millions of calls “unreasonable effort, hassle or undue difficulty” when trying to cancel.
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JD Sports to return nearly €250,000 after gift card expiry mistake in Ireland
JD Sports will now reissue 5,604 gift cards where an outstanding balance of €10 or more was cancelled on expiry of the card
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Britain’s biggest used car supermarket accused of selling faulty vehicles as customers fight for refunds
It claims to be Britain’s biggest secondhand car supermarket, promising customers the “perfect car without breaking the bank”.
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Revolut faces €11.5m penalty in Italy over accusations of unclear fees and aggressive account management
Italy’s competition authority said on Thursday it had fined several companies of the Revolut group more than 11.5 million euros ($13.25 million) for alleged unfair commercial practices.
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£7.5bn motor finance scandal sees millions owed payouts as FCA unveils compensation plan
Compensation payouts are due on around 12.1 million unfair motor finance deals, at an average of £829 each, the financial watchdog has said as it unveiled the final plans for its redress scheme.
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UK prohibits fake reviews and hidden fees in new law to protect online shoppers
A law prohibiting fake reviews and what is known as drip pricing for online shopping has been enacted.
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100 years of the Good Housekeeping Institute's rigorous tests
Founded a century ago, the Good Housekeeping Institute's state-of-the-art testing has been evaluating consumer products to see if they meet high standards - though the sometimes the tests are unorthodox
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The problem with delivery companies - and what to do if your package goes AWOL
Unlike other Ofcom regulated industries, you can’t go to a free Communications Ombudsman if something goes wrong with a delivery company, warns Martyn James
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Martin Lewis shares tip you should always do when speaking to call centre worker
Martin Lewis, who was talking on the latest episode of his The Martin Lewis Podcast, took calls from call centre workers who shared things that bothered them when they spoke with customers
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Consumer rights expert explains how to avoid delivery disasters this Christmas
Martyn James rounds up your delivery rights ahead of the busy Christmas season - including what you can do if something goes wrong or arrives delayed
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Home emergency cover explained - do you need it and what does it cover
In his latest weekly column, consumer champion Martyn James explains how home emergency cover works, how expensive it is, and if you really need it
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Payment holiday pros and cons explained - and if it affects your credit file
Consumer champion Martyn James has rounded up everything you need to know about payment holidays - including how to get one, how long they last and if they impact your credit file
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Warning over mystery £30 monthly charge showing up in bank accounts
Some people told Which? they ended up paying £29.95 a month for subscriptions to websites they've never heard of, after having recently used a loan broker website
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Your refund rights including 14-day 'cooling-off' period for online orders
Consumer rights expert Martyn James has pulled together this handy guide on all your refund and return rights so you don't get ripped off ahead of the busy Christmas season
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'I'm £900 in credit with my energy supplier due to too steep direct debits'
Thousands of energy bill payers may be owed money by their supplier as providers charge more per output each month
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Nine ways you could be owed money - including council tax refund and HMRC payout
We round up nine ways you could be due a refund or money back - from being on the wrong tax code, to getting compensation from delayed and cancelled flights
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Should customers be charged to return online orders - have your say
H&M has joined the like of Zara, Boohoo and Next in introducing a fee for almost all customers to return online orders - do you agree? Answer our poll below and let us know what you think in the comments.
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Online shoppers could be protected from hidden charges under new clampdown
The crackdown will look at how “drip pricing” - where the final price at the checkout is higher, due to extra charges that are added throughout the ordering process - can be prevented
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Car hire cons - and how to complain if something goes wrong on holiday
Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains all the pitfalls to be aware of if you're planning on hiring a car - and how to complain so you're back in the driving seat
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Thousands of Brits due share of £45million in refunds after being overcharged
In 2018, a redress scheme was set up by the Government after it found people have been overcharged by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) when setting up a "power of attorney"
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Your rights explained for vouchers, gift cards and refunds when shops go bust
As Wilko continues to battle administration, Martyn James talks us through your rights if a firm goes bust including what you can do with your gift cards and vouchers to where you stand on refunds and returns
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New rules to stop millions of Brits being ripped off kick in today
The new Consumer Duty will come into force on July 31 for new and existing products and services and is being implemented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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Your rights to refunds and and compensation if your holiday was ruined
Top consumer rights expert Martyn James explains what you need to know about how to get money back if your summer holiday goes wrong
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