Footage emerges of six police officers pinning down a black man as he cries ‘I can’t breathe’ ten months before he died in custody – in chilling echo of George Floyd killing Simeon Francis, 35, was detained in July but video has only just emerged He died ten months later after being found unresponsive in … Read more
The police watchdog will assess the tasering of rapper Wretch 32’s father after the shocking footage released yesterday prompted outrage. The clip, released by the musician on Twitter and Instagram, showed 62-year-old Millard Scott tumbling downstairs at his north London home on April 21 this year, after an officer is heard to warn: ‘Police officer with … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. R.F. writes: Last July, a friend persuaded me to try online investing. I first looked at Bitcoin, but then … Read more
Insurers face crackdown: Watchdog orders firms to ensure customers get value for money throughout pandemic By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 3 June 2020 | Updated: 22:38 BST, 3 June 2020 Insurers may have to refund premiums or suspend monthly payments to make sure the price matches the service they provide Insurers … Read more
Watchdog launches probe into ‘legal loan shark’ Amigo over whether it broke rules for responsible lending By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 1 June 2020 Amigo Loans is being investigated by the City watchdog over whether it broke rules surrounding responsible lending. The Financial … Read more
Andrew Bailey left red-faced by claims the City watchdog ignored evidence of security breaches at the Bank of England By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 19 February 2020 | Updated: 07:45 BST, 20 February 2020 Andrew Bailey, the next Governor of the Bank of England, has been left red-faced over claims … Read more
Apprentice star’s ‘Revival Shots’ brand is rapped by advertising watchdog for fake social media claims his vitamin C drinks are being tested in US and China as a ‘possible CURE for Covid’ Advertising Standards Agency ordered the adverts to be taken offline Daniel Elahi’s firm’s promotions appeared on Facebook and Instagram Ads claimed the shots … Read more
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
Amazon accused of misleading watchdog over Deliveroo buy-up by claiming it will take a hit from Covid-19 when it’s really getting a boost By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 21 May 2020 Amazon has been accused of peddling ‘patently false’ information to boost its … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s £124bn virus bill: Spending watchdog reveals ministers have pledged enormous sum to deal with effects of the coronavirus crisis Ministers pledged to spend £124billion to deal with effects of coronavirus crisis Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the prospect of a ‘severe recession’ Comes as millions of Britons are having wages paid … Read more