Tesco Loses Cheapest Supermarket Crown in Price Shake-Up
New retail analysis reveals Tesco is no longer Britain's cheapest traditional supermarket, while Aldi faces challenges maintaining its discount dominance amidst rising costs.
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AI Shopping Assistants Revolutionise UK Retail
Discover how AI-powered shopping tools are transforming consumer behaviour and retail experiences across the UK, from personalised recommendations to virtual try-ons.
High Street Jewellery Giants Struggle as Sales Decline
Signet Jewelers and Watches of Switzerland face challenging times as consumer spending slows and competition intensifies in the UK jewellery market.
Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Companies Exposed
Australia's most dubious consumer products and services have been exposed in the annual Shonky Awards, with banking giants, online marketplaces and health funds facing scrutiny for questionable practices.
ULEZ Auto Pay Blunders: Drivers Face Unfair Fines
Exclusive investigation reveals how Transport for London's automated payment system is penalising compliant drivers, with one motorist facing £9,000 in wrongful charges.
Motor Finance Backlash: £4bn Lender Withdrawal Demand
Pressure mounts on UK car finance providers as consumer groups demand billions be pulled from lenders embroiled in discretionary commission scandals, mirroring the PPI crisis.
Tesco removes £1 coin requirement from shopping trolleys
Tesco is introducing a significant change to its shopping trolley policy that will affect customers in every UK store. The supermarket giant is removing the £1 coin requirement in a move that's set to make shopping more convenient for millions.
Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue in $27B mega-deal
In a landmark healthcare deal, Kimberly-Clark announces plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a consumer goods powerhouse worth over $100 billion and reshaping the industry landscape.
Pizza Hut Restaurants collapses with 1100 jobs lost
The UK's Pizza Hut Restaurants business has entered administration, leaving behind £30m in debts and resulting in the immediate loss of 1100 jobs across 29 locations.
HMRC Tax Refund Scam: Protect Your Money
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminals are exploiting HMRC's repayment system, leaving thousands of taxpayers out of pocket. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated fraud.
UK's £200m Baby Powder Legal Battle Unveiled
A landmark legal case in Britain sees thousands of claimants pursuing millions in compensation over alleged health risks from talcum powder products. Discover the shocking details of this consumer safety showdown.
Tax Office pays private debt collector £42m
The Australian Taxation Office has paid debt recovery firm RecoveriesCorp over £42 million to chase unpaid taxes, raising serious questions about outsourcing public debt collection to private contractors.
Data Centre Boom Fuels £1.4 Trillion Debt Surge
The explosive growth of data centres worldwide is creating a massive £1.4 trillion debt bubble, driven by insatiable AI and cloud computing demands. Discover how this digital gold rush is reshaping global finance and raising alarm bells among investors.
FCA's £4bn car finance scandal robs victims
Millions of British drivers face fresh injustice as the FCA's proposed redress scheme for mis-sold car finance could shortchange victims by billions. Exclusive analysis reveals how the regulator's plan might benefit lenders over consumers.
Data Breach Fallout: Brands Before Customers
New research reveals corporations prioritise reputation management over consumer protection when handling data leaks, leaving victims vulnerable to ongoing security risks.
Australia's new consumer habits: Drinking less, buying smart
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
Australian Banks' Hardship Support Failures Exposed
A shocking investigation reveals Australian banks are failing mortgage holders in financial distress, with complaints of dismissive treatment and inadequate support systems.
FCA warns over wealth consolidator risks
UK financial watchdog reveals serious concerns about conflicts of interest and unsustainable borrowing practices among wealth management consolidators, warning of potential consumer harm.
Princes tuna firm plans London stock market float
Major UK tinned food producer Princes, owner of popular tuna brands, is preparing for a potential London Stock Exchange listing that could value the business at hundreds of millions of pounds.
Energy firms hold £240m in customer credit - Ofgem
Ofgem investigation reveals energy suppliers are sitting on £240 million of customer credit from old accounts, with nearly two million households due refunds.
Apple's iPhone sales slump drives Q4 revenue decline
Apple reports unexpected Q4 revenue decline as iPhone demand softens, raising concerns about the tech giant's growth trajectory in competitive markets.
O2 criticised by Ofcom for undermining pricing rules
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has slammed O2 for tactics that 'go against the spirit' of new consumer protection rules, raising concerns about industry compliance with pricing transparency reforms.
Over half of UK firms rewrite ethics strategy
New research reveals a dramatic shift in corporate Britain as ethical concerns and consumer demands force majority of businesses to fundamentally rethink their policies and practices.
Energy bills to rise 5% as suppliers chase £500m debt
Millions of UK households are bracing for a double blow as energy bills are projected to rise by 5% while suppliers seek to recover nearly £500 million in customer debt through increased charges.
BNPL Habits Threatening UK Mortgage Applications
Exclusive investigation reveals how 'buy now, pay later' schemes are secretly damaging mortgage applications across the UK. Lenders are cracking down on invisible debt.
Apollo Eyes D2C Partnerships in Wealth Management Shake-up
Exclusive interview with Apollo's EMEA wealth management head reveals plans to collaborate with direct-to-consumer fintech firms, signalling major industry evolution.
Ofgem to clear £3bn energy debt via bill increase
Millions of UK energy customers face a small bill increase as regulator Ofgem proposes clearing £3 billion in customer debt through a temporary charge, while also increasing support for vulnerable households.
Oral-B Toothbrush Warning: 'Jet Engine' Noise Reported
Popular Oral-B electric toothbrush faces consumer backlash as users report alarming 'jet engine' noises and reliability issues, prompting dental hygiene concerns.
Next profit upgrade defies UK retail gloom
Fashion giant Next surprises markets with second profit upgrade, suggesting British shoppers remain resilient despite economic pressures. Strong third-quarter sales point to potential retail sector recovery.
Shrinkflation: 6 Supermarket Products Secretly Shrinking
From chocolate bars to toilet rolls, discover which everyday essentials are getting smaller while prices stay the same in this cost of living investigation.
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