consumer-protection

Image for German digital ministry treads cautiously over online platform levyHeadlines

German Digital Ministry Treads Cautiously Over Online Platform Levy

Image for Three UK gas operators to pay $10.8 million over emergency response failuresHeadlines

Three UK Gas Operators to Pay $10.8 Million Over Emergency Response Failures

Image for Shein to increase product safety testing after EU probeFinance

Shein to Increase Product Safety Testing After EU Probe

Image for Booking.com targeted as hotels plan Dutch damages claims over price clausesFinance

Booking.com Targeted as Hotels Plan Dutch Damages Claims Over Price Clauses

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EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe

Date: May 26, 2025

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union on Monday urged fast-fashion retailer Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws and warned it could face fines if it failed to address the EU's concerns. The...

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EU Probe Against Shein Advances, Violations to Be Detailed Soon, Bloomberg Reports

Date: May 23, 2025

(Reuters) -The European Union will escalate a probe against fast-fashion retailer Shein as early as next week by detailing alleged violations of product safety and other consumer laws that could lead...

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Visa, Mastercard Fees Probe Widens as EU Antitrust Regulators Look Into Market Power

Date: May 23, 2025

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU antitrust regulators have widened their investigation into Visa and Mastercard's fees as they seek feedback from terminal providers and payments companies that...

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Britain Tells Antitrust Regulator to Focus on Economic Growth

Date: May 15, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday told its antitrust regulator to get behind its push for economic growth and minimise uncertainty for businesses by making more timely, transparent and responsive...

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Nike Sued Over Closure of Crypto Business

Date: April 25, 2025

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Nike was sued on Friday by purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other cryptocurrency assets who said they suffered significant losses when...

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Travel Insurance Market Set to Hit $103.56 Billion by 2034, Amid Rising Demand for Secure Travel

Date: March 20, 2025

Travel Insurance Market Expanding with Mandating Regulations Emphasizing Safety and Security of Travelers: Fact.MR Report...