We want the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to be given new powers over ‘buy now, pay later’ companies. Here’s why we think regulation is needed.
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Why we’re calling to regulate Buy Now, Pay Later
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Have you been let down by Currys PC World?
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We received more than 1,700 complaints about Currys PC World through our faulty goods tool this year. Have you experienced problems with your order?
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What do you really think of Black Friday?
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Imported fad? All hype? We’ve found that Black Friday isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. What do you think of the annual sales ‘event’?
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Why we still need action on price gouging
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We’ve published our analysis of 1,500+ submissions to our price gouging reporting tool, and the results are concerning. Are you still spotting price gouging?
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How will your local shops deal with another lockdown?
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While supermarkets are equipped to carry on through lockdowns, things can be different for small businesses and local shops. How are yours coping?
Sainsbury’s isn’t selling fireworks this year – is it the right call?
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Sainsbury’s has become the first major supermarket to stop selling fireworks, but do you agree with its decision? And will other supermarkets follow suit?
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Would in-store robots get you back on the high-street?
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Alongside the perspex screens and hand sanitiser stations, major retailers are launching innovations to tempt us away from online shopping. Will they work?
What’s the deal with fake Ray-Bans, scarves and dodgy products?
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Have you placed an order lately only to have a pair of fake Ray-Bans, a scarf, or just a very poor-quality product show up in its place?
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Face coverings mandatory from today: are you getting used to them?
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Face coverings are now mandatory in shops in England – joining Scotland. Have you been wearing one, and what’s your experience been?
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Are retailers honouring COVID-19 returns policies?
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Many retailers announced extended COVID-19 returns policies, but are they being honoured? We want to know if you’ve been refused a refund.
in Money
Scam warning: fake Clarks Shoes websites
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We’ve been made aware of fake adverts for Clarks Shoes circulating on Facebook. Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for to avoid being scammed.
more on scams
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Where are you buying face masks?
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Now we’re seeing face coverings worn more widely, what’s your experience been like shopping for them? Have you been tempted to make your own instead?
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Government must help the vulnerable access food
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We’re calling on the four UK governments to step up their efforts to support vulnerable households access food. Here’s why we want to see changes made.
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Help us put an end to price gouging
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Exploitative sellers are profiting from the coronavirus crisis by hiking the prices of essential items. Enough is enough – it has to be stopped.