Tag: Consumer Rights
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Ofgem: About £240m in unclaimed energy refunds for 2 million customers
Massive Unclaimed Credits: What Ofgem’s Update Means for Consumers Nearly two million energy customers could be owed a share of about £240 million after accounts were closed while still in credit. Ofgem, the energy regulator, revealed new figures showing that a substantial amount of customer credit became stranded when supplier accounts were closed, sometimes leaving…
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Shrinkflation hits everyday staples: consumers face higher costs as pack sizes shrink
What shrinkflation means for your grocery bill Shrinkflation is the quiet shift that can erode a household budget without the price tag ever changing on the shelf. In recent months, consumer watchdogs and researchers have spotlighted a string of product size cuts and recipe tweaks across everyday items. The message for shoppers is simple: the…
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UK CMA Pushes Vet Price Transparency After Probe Into Chain-Owned Practices
Background: A Market in Need of Modernisation The UK’s competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched a set of reforms aimed at transforming how veterinary services are priced and presented to consumers. Following an investigation into the veterinary sector, the CMA found that pet owners often struggle to compare prices and understand…
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Qualcomm UK Antitrust Case Could Deliver £17 Payout to Users
UK Trial Opens Over Qualcomm Antitrust Claims Nearly 30 million people in the UK who bought an Apple or Samsung smartphone between 2015 and 2024 could share a £480m payout if a landmark case against Qualcomm succeeds. The consumer campaign group Which? is taking the US chip giant to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London,…
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Which? Seeks £480m in UK Qualcomm Antitrust Case Affecting Apple and Samsung Buyers
Background: Why a UK antitrust case matters Nearly 30 million UK smartphone owners who bought an Apple or Samsung device between 2015 and 2024 could receive about £17 each if the consumer campaign group Which? wins its case against Qualcomm. The dispute centers on whether Qualcomm abused its market power in licensing essential smartphone components,…
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Windows 10 Support Extension in the EU Sparks Call for Clear Rules
EU Extends Windows 10 Support in the EU, but Consumer Groups Demand Clear Rules Microsoft recently announced that free security updates for Windows 10 will continue in the European Economic Area (EEA) until October 14, 2026. The extension applies to devices still running Windows 10, with users in the EU/EEA able to access the security…
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Free Windows 10 Updates in Europe Including Switzerland
Overview of Windows 10 Free Updates In a significant development for Windows 10 users, Microsoft has announced that users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will continue to receive free updates for Windows 10 for an additional year. This includes countries such as the EU member states, as well as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Importantly,…
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Microsoft Extends Free Access to Windows 10 in Europe
Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Access for European Users As Microsoft prepares to sunset Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users in Europe have received some unexpected good news. The company recently announced that consumers residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be able to access the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for free…
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Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Access in Europe
Microsoft’s New Update Policy for Windows 10 in Europe The tech giant Microsoft has announced a significant change regarding the Windows 10 operating system, extending the access period for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). With official support for Windows 10 set to end on October 14, 2025, many users are looking for ways…
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iPhone Air Surprises in Teardown, UK Invests in Palantir
Introduction The tech world is buzzing with recent developments, from the iPhone Air’s impressive teardown results to the UK’s significant investment in Palantir. Here’s a closer look at these fascinating stories. iPhone Air Teardown: Surprising Findings iFixIt recently conducted a teardown of the iPhone Air, giving it a commendable repairability score of 7 out of…