consumer-protection

Image for UK's financial watchdog proposes protections for buy now, pay later borrowersFinance

UK's Financial Watchdog Proposes Protections for Buy Now, Pay Later Borrowers

Image for NHTSA opens recall query into about 299,000 Stellantis vehiclesFinance

Nhtsa Opens Recall Query Into About 299,000 Stellantis Vehicles

Image for UK watchdog to ease rules on investment adviceFinance

UK Watchdog to Ease Rules on Investment Advice

Image for French investigators order Tesla to stop 'deceptive business practices'Headlines

French Investigators Order Tesla to Stop 'deceptive Business Practices'

Image for Tennis-Raducanu praises Wimbledon for 'amazing job' of blocking stalker

Tennis-Raducanu Praises Wimbledon for 'amazing Job' of Blocking Stalker

Date: June 24, 2025

(Reuters) -Briton Emma Raducanu said she felt reassured about her safety after Wimbledon prevented a man who had been stalking her from buying tickets for the Grand Slam that begins on Monday. The...

Image for France asks for some Citroen cars with faulty airbags to be taken off roads, report says

France Asks for Some Citroen Cars With Faulty Airbags to Be Taken Off Roads, Report Says

Date: June 17, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) -French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot has requested that all Citroen C3 and DS3 vehicles subject to a Takata airbag recall be taken off the roads, French media reported on...

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Dutch Court Confirms Apple Abused Dominant Position in Dating Apps

Date: June 16, 2025

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -A Dutch court on Monday confirmed a 2021 consumer watchdog 's ruling saying that Apple had abused its dominant position by imposing unfair conditions on providers of dating apps...

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Public Disorder Breaks Out in Northern Irish Town, With Missiles Thrown at Police

Date: June 9, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Public disorder broke out in Ballymena town centre in Northern Ireland following a protest reportedly over an alleged sexual assault case on Monday, with police saying a number of...

Image for Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'

Shein Hit With Complaint From EU Consumer Group Over 'dark Patterns'

Date: June 5, 2025

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Pan-European consumers organisation BEUC filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein over its use of "dark...

Image for West Virginia Passed Universal Licensing Reciprocity Bill: Joseph Lento of Lento Law Firm on What It Means for Professionals

West Virginia Passed Universal Licensing Reciprocity Bill: Joseph Lento of Lento Law Firm on What It Means for Professionals

Date: June 3, 2025

West Virginia made a bold move in professional licensing reform with the passage of Senate Bill 458, the Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act of 2025. The law streamlines the process for professionals moving into the state, granting license reciprocity to individuals who have been licensed in another state for at least a year and who meet specific criteria....