Temu accused of ‘manipulative’ sales techniques and lack of transparency
Consumer groups across Europe concerned at business practices at rapidly growing Chinese-based online retailing platform
BEUC
EU proposes cap on rates charged by moneylenders
Commission wants information related to credits to be presented in a clear way
McGuinness seeks to make it easier for banks to sell bad loans
EU proposals criticised by consumer group for being ‘against interests of borrowers’
Veggie ‘burger’ survives attempted farm lobby cull
But Irish MEPs back European Parliament move to restrict dairy terms for non-dairy
Farm lobby seeks EU ban on vegan ‘burger’ and veggie ‘sausage’
Meat industry decries adoption of terms and suggests ‘disc’ and ‘tube’ as alternatives
Airlines furious at EU’s stance that passengers cannot be forced to accept vouchers
Commission threatens to move against states for not implementing law if they fail to enforce passenger rights
Ryanair and Aer Lingus get Government backing in call for new EU refund rules
Vouchers ‘possible’ and ‘acceptable’, Minister says in 12-country request for temporary change
Google Q&A: what is the fine for and can they afford it?
Google has been hit with a record fine and ordered to change the way in which it puts search and other apps on Android mobile devices
Can we trust Facebook and Twitter to self- regulate?
Scams, fake news and accounts – I think it’s time for mandatory regulation
Social media firms should self-regulate on fake news, says EU report
Report is part of commission’s consultation process on controlling ‘disinformation’
Child smart watches can be hacked to track and eavesdrop on kids
Data is transmitted and stored without encryption and can be hacked, research has found
Confused about digital privacy? New EU rules plan to simplify it
Consumer body urges alternative for consumers to ‘24/7 consumer surveillance’
Volkswagen boss issues profuse apology as shares nosedive
EU regulators in contact with VW as impact threatens European car sector
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