consumer-protection
Elton John tells UK privacy trial he was 'incensed' by Daily Mail hacking allegations
France to wage 'year of resistance' against Shein, online platforms, minister says
Italy watchdog blocks BYD advert after Stellantis complaint
Shein could face EU investigation but no interim measure, commission official says
UK regulator kicks off review on impact of AI on retail finance
Date: January 27, 2026
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The UK's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday launched a review into the impact of advanced artificial intelligence on retail financial markets and consumers. The review,...
Poland's PKO BP fined over loan terms, consumer watchdog says
Date: January 26, 2026
GDANSK, Poland, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Poland's largest lender PKO BP has been fined more than 79 million zlotys ($22 million) for using prohibited clauses in consumer loan agreements, competition and...
Elizabeth Hurley tells UK court she endured 'brutal invasion of privacy'
Date: January 22, 2026
By Michael Holden LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A tearful Elizabeth Hurley said her landlines and home was bugged as part of a "brutal invasion of privacy" to produce stories, as the actor gave evidence...
Prince Harry holds back tears as he tells court Daily Mail made Meghan's life a misery
Date: January 21, 2026
LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Prince Harry is expected in the witness box at the High Court in London on Wednesday to give evidence in his privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, the...
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says
Date: January 20, 2026
By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Prince Harry suffered a sustained campaign of attacks for standing up to Britain's powerful Daily Mail over intrusion into his private life,...
Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht
Date: January 20, 2026
MOSCOW, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A Russian court sentenced a U.S. citizen to five years in jail for crossing the border with a weapon when he sailed from the United States to meet a Russian woman he met...