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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.

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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

Life Insurance Company Fined After Unlawful Spam Phone Call Campaign

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May 20, 2024

Life Insurance Company Fined After Unlawful Spam Phone Call Campaign

Pinnacle Life, a Wigan-based company, has been hit with an £80,000 fine by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) due to an illegal spam call campaign.

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May 13, 2024

Vans Shoe Customers at Risk of Fraud and Theft After Data Breach

Footwear giant Vans has recently issued a warning to its customers, alerting them to potential risks of fraud and identity theft following a data breach at its parent company, VF Group.

What Is the Emissions Scandal Group Action?

Automotive

May 6, 2024

What Is the Emissions Scandal Group Action?

The High Court has made a crucial decision in response to claims brought by 1.2 million UK vehicle owners against 16 global car manufacturing groups. These claims allege the use of prohibited ‘defeat devices’ in vehicles to cheat emissions tests.

Will Germany Be the Next to Ban TikTok for Privacy Reasons?

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April 29, 2024

Will Germany Be the Next to Ban TikTok for Privacy Reasons?

As debates about TikTok’s role continue, some German politicians are advocating for stricter measures against the Chinese-owned social media platform.

Lloyds Bank Allocates £450m for Compensation in Car Finance Mis-Selling

Automotive

April 22, 2024

Lloyds Bank Allocates £450m for Compensation in Car Finance Mis-Selling

Lloyds Bank has allocated £450 million to cover potential costs arising from an investigation into car finance deals conducted by the UK’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).