Constance grilled by committee over inaccurate statement
Justice Secretary Angela Constance faced a tough Holyrood committee over misleading parliament and potential Ministerial Code breaches. Read the full details of the inquiry.
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Black Friday 2025: Avoid Retailer Scams & Tricks
The ACCC is cracking down on misleading Black Friday sales tactics. Discover the five key things you need to know to spot fake discounts and protect your wallet.
Major Travel Brands' Ads Banned for Misleading Prices
The ASA has banned adverts from Booking.com, Hilton, Travelodge and Accor for misleading customers on room availability. Discover how this ruling impacts your travel bookings.
Healthy snack bars contain more sugar than doughnuts
A damning audit exposes 'healthy' snack bars with more sugar than a Krispy Kreme doughnut, misleading parents and fuelling a child health crisis. Urgent government action is needed.
Brian Walshe pleads guilty to lesser charges in wife's death
Brian Walshe pleads guilty to charges of disposing of his wife Ana's body and misleading police, but will still stand trial for her murder. Read the latest from the courtroom.
CMA launches pricing probe into 8 major UK companies
The UK's competition watchdog investigates eight major firms, including Gold's Gym and Wayfair, over online pricing and sales practices. Discover if your consumer rights are being protected.
Online Retailers Probed Over Misleading Pricing
UK competition watchdog investigates major online retailers for potentially misleading pricing practices. Are you paying more than you should? Find out here.
Dear Vix: When Friendship Hides Secret Feelings
An agony aunt tackles the delicate situation of unrequited love between friends, offering practical advice for navigating emotional minefields while preserving precious friendships.
Travel websites' misleading airport lounge ads exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how major travel platforms are using deceptive advertising tactics to promote 'complimentary' airport lounge access that comes with significant hidden costs and conditions.
Crest sued over 'deceptive' kids' toothpaste packaging
Major lawsuit alleges Crest misled parents with packaging that appeared to contain significantly more toothpaste than actual contents, sparking consumer outrage across the UK.
Kristi Noem busted using misleading border footage
Republican governor Kristi Noem faces scrutiny after investigation reveals she used misleading Texas border footage to dramatise Washington DC immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about political authenticity.
Vietnam Flooding: Essential Travel Advice for UK Tourists
UK travellers to Vietnam face significant disruptions as severe flooding hits central regions. Discover which popular destinations are affected, transport updates, and crucial safety advice for your Southeast Asian journey.
Reform UK rebuked over misleading MP campaign ads
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Reform UK for deceptive political advertisements claiming Sarah Pochin as their 'new MP' before her election victory in Cheshire.
TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing in court ruling
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
Citizens Advice CEO steps down amid charity crisis
Dame Clare Moriarty announces departure as CEO of Citizens Advice England and Wales while the charity faces unprecedented pressure from energy and cost-of-living crises.
AI advised woman to end 8-year relationship
A woman's life was turned upside down when artificial intelligence advised her to leave her long-term partner. Discover how ChatGPT relationship guidance sparked a real-life breakup crisis and what experts say about AI counselling.
Bupa pays £1.4m bonuses after misleading customers
Health insurance giant Bupa has paid out £1.4 million in bonuses to senior executives despite admitting to systematically misleading thousands of Australian customers, raising serious questions about corporate accountability.
Woolworths' Big W Ad Banned for Misleading Prices
Australia's advertising watchdog has ruled against Woolworths' Big W promotion, finding the 'Every Day Low Prices' campaign misled consumers about genuine discounts.
Trader Joe's sued over 'misleading' snack packaging
Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's confronts class-action lawsuits in multiple US states alleging deceptive packaging practices on snack products, with consumers claiming they're getting 'far less' than advertised.
NHS GP: Why 'Well Enough' Puts Your Health at Risk
An NHS doctor reveals the dangerous health misconception affecting millions and shares crucial advice for proactive healthcare in today's challenging NHS landscape.
Gen Z seeks grandparents' advice amid cost of living crisis
New research reveals young adults are increasingly seeking wisdom from older generations about finances, careers and relationships as economic pressures mount.
Wellness Washing: The Dangerous New Health Trend
From 'dupe' skincare to sleep tourism, discover how brands are exploiting wellness trends with unsubstantiated claims and potentially harmful products.
Tate accusers condemn 'misleading' Spectator article
Women who have accused Andrew Tate of abuse have launched a fierce criticism of The Spectator, alleging a recent article misrepresented their experiences and platformed Tate's views without proper context.
Kellogg's fined £500k for misleading health claims
Kellogg's Australia has been hit with a hefty A$500,000 fine for making false 'health halo' claims about its breakfast cereals. The Federal Court ruled the company misled consumers about the nutritional benefits of products like Nutri-Grain, Special K, an
Estate agent's £1.5m mansion listing exposes derelict reality
An elegant property listing for an eight-bedroom mansion in Stoke-on-Trent promised luxury but revealed a derelict nightmare upon viewing, exposing a potentially misleading estate agent practice.
FCA pays £30k after Ombudsman ruling over misleading advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has been ordered to pay compensation after the Financial Ombudsman Service ruled it gave 'unclear and misleading' advice to a customer of Admiral Insurance.
Wellness Washing: The New Trend Duping UK Consumers
Experts warn of a surge in 'wellness washing', where brands use misleading claims about sleep, skincare, and supplements to exploit consumer wellbeing trends for profit.
Aldi 'Told to Behave' By Watchdog Over Misleading Prices
Aldi faces a stern reprimand from the UK's competition watchdog for potentially misleading 'price reduction' claims, sparking a major conversation about supermarket pricing transparency.
Car Expert's Warning: The One Vehicle You Must NEVER Buy
A leading UK car sales expert issues a stark warning to used car buyers, naming and shaming a specific popular model to avoid at all costs due to crippling repair bills and reliability nightmares.
Holidaymakers stunned by 'nun-run' accommodation scam
British tourists left furious after booking what they believed was peaceful nun-run accommodation, only to discover a stark, secular reality. Exclusive details on the misleading holiday let scandal.
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