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This research investigates the prevalence of fake reviews on UK e-commerce platforms and assesses the impact and subsequent harm they can have on UK consumers.
A clampdown on fake reviews and hidden fees has been announced by the Government which will help customers cut the costs of living.
New laws to be introduced to ban unavoidable hidden fees to force businesses to be upfront with customers
The CMA has opened a formal probe into Amazon and Google over concerns that they have not been doing enough to combat fake reviews on their sites.
Information and advice for businesses on how to comply with consumer protection law in the online reviews and endorsements sectors.
Thousands of counterfeit or unbranded copies of LifeVac anti-choking devices are being sold across the UK. The public is reminded to check their product carefully against the images in MHRA guidance to identify whether it is a counterfeit.
Information for businesses on how to comply with consumer protection law on online reviews and endorsements.
CMA action results in Facebook going further to combat the trading in fake and misleading reviews on Facebook.com and Instagram.com.
Instagram, Facebook and eBay platforms take action to tackle the trading of fake and misleading reviews.
A keynote speech delivered by Marcus Bokkerink, Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, to the AI Fringe Hub.
Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. There are numerous counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices being sold in the UK online which do not have a valid UKCA or...
Be aware of false claims about deadlines to appeal the 2023 list for business rates.
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