New FCA Rules Introduce Stricter Protections for Buy Now Pay Later Services in England Monday, July 13, 2026 buynowpaylater fca regulation affordabilitychecks consumerprotection debt finance martinlewis section75 onlineshopping Starting on 15 July, new regulations will come into effect in England to protect consumers using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. These services, which allow shoppers to pay for purchases in instalments, have become popular … Read More
Sir Keir Starmer Announces Stricter Crypto Regulations in the UK Ahead of Resignation Tuesday, June 30, 2026 cryptocurrency regulation uk fca sirkeirstarmer consumerprotection financialstability capitalrequirements cryptoindustry riskmanagement As Sir Keir Starmer prepares to step down as Prime Minister, the UK is set to implement stringent new regulations targeting the cryptocurrency industry. These measures, introduced by the Labour government in collaboration … Read More
Warning for UK Households as Nivea Shrinks Sun Cream Size but Keeps Price Wednesday, June 17, 2026 shrinkflation suncream nivea packaging consumerprotection pricing which retail uk costofliving Nivea has come under fire for what many are calling “predatory” shrinkflation after reducing the size of its ultra-sensitive 50 SPF sun cream from 50ml to 40ml, while maintaining the price at £8.50. Customers have … Read More
Ryanair Under CMA Investigation for Charging Parents to Sit with Their Children Thursday, June 11, 2026 ryanair cma investigation consumerprotection airlines familyseating passengerrights fees airtravel regulation Ryanair is currently under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for charging parents additional fees to sit alongside their children on flights. The regulator is examining whether these charges, … Read More
Rachel Reeves’ Bank Rule Changes May Limit Consumer Compensation Access Wednesday, June 3, 2026 compensation banking consumerprotection financialservices legislation treasury regulation consumercredit ombudsman vulnerability Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to banking regulations could significantly reduce consumers’ access to compensation by weakening key protections. The planned overhaul, part of the Treasury’s Enhancing Financial Services … Read More
Millions Waiting for £800 Car Finance Compensation Face Delays Amid Legal Challenge Tuesday, April 28, 2026 carfinance compensation fca consumervoice redress legalchallenge consumerprotection finance motorists payouts Millions of consumers awaiting compensation payouts of around £800 each in a car finance scandal now face significant delays due to a legal challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) current compensation … Read More