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January 27, 2025

Mis-Sold PCPs: £13 Billion in Compensation May Be Owed

The mis-selling of Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) car finance agreements is a major issue in the UK, with recent investigations highlighting the scope of the problem.

Data

January 20, 2025

LinkedIn to Address Irish Data Ruling After €310 Million Fine

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined LinkedIn Ireland a staggering €310 million.

Former VW Boss on Trial as 'Dieselgate' Scandal Unfolds

Automotive

March 31, 2025

Former VW Boss on Trial as 'Dieselgate' Scandal Unfolds

The long-awaited trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has begun, nearly a decade after the company’s massive emissions scandal erupted

FCA Settles Claim with Lupton Fawcett Over Investment Scheme

Finance

March 27, 2025

FCA Settles Claim with Lupton Fawcett Over Investment Scheme

The Financial Conduct Authority has made progress in its case against solicitors Lupton Fawcett LLP, following an unlawful care home investment scheme that left investors with significant losses

The Stage is Set for Billion-Pound Dieselgate Litigation

Automotive

December 19, 2023

The Stage is Set for Billion-Pound Dieselgate Litigation

The alleged ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal took centre stage at the Royal Courts of Justice last week.

Data

December 13, 2023

How Data Protection Regulations Can Cut Shoplifting

With shoplifting on the rise across major UK cities, retailers are increasingly turning to technology to protect their businesses.

Data

December 6, 2023

Is Snapchat a Risk to Child Privacy?

Snapchat, the popular social media platform, is facing scrutiny from the UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), over potential privacy risks associated with its AI chatbot, “My AI.”

Canada Square Operations Ltd (Appellant) v Potter

Finance

December 5, 2023

Canada Square Operations Ltd (Appellant) v Potter

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled against a commercial lender in the case of Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter, emphasising the significance of full disclosure in payment protection insurance (PPI) policies.

Is Mis-selling Car Finance the Next Big Scam?

Automotive

November 29, 2023

Is Mis-selling Car Finance the Next Big Scam?

Legal analysts have predicted that complaints about car finance deals are set to be the biggest issue brought before the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) by 2024.