Josie Clarke
Pub bookings surge by 300% for England’s World Cup kick-off
The UK’s 10 biggest EuroMillions wins
Imported Dubai-style chocolate could pose food safety risk, watchdog warns
VodafoneThree promises better coverage at ‘no extra cost’ within months
Three-quarters of parents have bought children beauty products in the last year
Parents have spent £111 on average on items such as lip balms, face moisturisers and cleansers, according to the poll for cashback site Rakuten.
Twix adverts banned for condoning unsafe driving
Ladbrokes ads banned over use of ‘Ladbucks’ likely to appeal to under-18s
The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm’s “Ladbucks” were “similar to features in video games popular with children”.
Diesel clothing advert banned for objectifying Katie Price
The ad featured an image of model Price wearing a bikini and holding a handbag in front of her chest.
Decathlon extends No Tent Left Behind refund pledge ahead of festivals
Customers who buy a Decathlon tent this summer can return it once used, for a full refund on a gift card
Consumer spending slows to lowest growth of the year amid falling confidence
Gaming bucked the faltering sales trend due to popular new releases, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
Two-fifths of consumers halt online purchase over no free delivery or return
Some 13% also admit to buying multiple items with the plan to keep only one they like the most or that fits properly, the poll for KPMG found.
The UK’s 10 biggest EuroMillions wins
EuroMillions ticket-holder could win biggest-ever £208m UK prize
The EuroMillions jackpot on Friday has rolled over to an estimated £208 million after Tuesday’s £199 million draw had no winners
Sports Direct pricing could be misleading shoppers, Which? claims
Which? has reported Sports Direct to the competition watchdog following tip offs over the retail giant’s use of ‘Recommended Retail Prices’.
Amazon UK commits to working harder to tackle fake reviews
The CMA investigated Amazon over concerns the retail giant was failing to take adequate action to protect consumers from fake reviews.
Upgraded Glastonbury app offers live location sharing and steps counter
Confidence in UK economy falls from 45% in 2015 to 28% a decade later – survey
Some 66% of consumers pay more attention to their budget than they did 10 years ago, the study found.
The UK’s 10 biggest EuroMillions wins
Charity warns of disposable vapes ‘ticking time bomb’ following ban
Electrical Safety First urged vapers not to ‘bin the battery’ following the ban on the sale of disposable or single-use vapes from June 1.
Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter
