Competition watchdog probes scourge of fake reviews amid claims online stores are not tackling them The CMA is more concerned now that online retail has become more important Those who have been criticised previously include Amazon, eBay, TripAdvisor TripAdvisor said ‘no other review platform does more to fight fake reviews’ Here’s how to help people … Read more
The Chelsea Flower Show is usually a glamorous event which is watched by millions, with its prizes won by Britain’s best professional horticulturalists. But after the coronavirus lockdown forced the Royal Horticultural Society to cancel the event, the chance for green-fingered fame fell on Britain’s amateur gardeners. Nearly 8,000 people entered the society’s ‘My Chelsea … Read more
Government urged to bring in laws preventing firms bumping up prices of items like hand sanitiser and face masks during coronavirus pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:13 BST, 18 May 2020 | Updated: 22:13 BST, 18 May 2020 The competition watchdog has urged the Government to bring in emergency laws preventing … Read more
What do grizzly bears, galloping water buffalo and an Icelandic mountain have in common? They’re all subject matters in the Cewe annual ‘Photo Award’ competition. The photo book and online retailer has invited amateur and professional photographers from around the world to enter its contest and more than 175,000 entries have poured in so far. And some of … Read more
These stunning photos serve as windows into contrasting and intriguing worlds within our world – from a fog-shrouded desert to a riot-torn city and from a gun-toting suburban American household to monkeys in a hot spring. They are among the 40 winning and commended images in the prestigious photography contest All About Photo Awards 2020 – … Read more
Amateur gardeners are being asked to submit snaps of their gardens in an effort to find the best home-grown garden during the coronavirus lockdown. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) ‘My Chelsea Garden’ contest, which kicks off on Friday, aims find the best home-grown gardens and plant displays. RHS wants UK garden owners to submit images … Read more
Some of Britain’s biggest holiday lettings firms have been reported to the competition regulator after an investigation raised concerns they could be using unfair contract terms to deny customers refunds for coronavirus cancellations. They have been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) by Which? after frustrated customers of companies such as Sykes Holiday … Read more
STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses are in competition with ITV ratings rival I’m A Celebrity to book the best name celebrities. At the top of the BBC bookers list is pop queen Kylie Minogue, 51, tennis legend Boris Becker, 52, and One Direction star Louis Tomlinson’s social media sensation sister Lottie, 21. Strictly bosses are in … Read more
Competition watchdog waves through Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo after takeaway firm warned it would collapse By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 The competition watchdog has waved through Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo after the takeaway firm warned it would collapse. The online … Read more
Competition watchdog launches formal probe into proposed takeover of ticket resale website Stubhub by rival Viagogo By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:29 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:29 BST, 16 April 2020 The competition watchdog has launched a formal probe into the proposed takeover of ticket resale website Stubhub by rival … Read more