consumer-protection
UK Regulator Investigates Five Companies for Fake Reviews and Misleading Ratings
Italy Fines Trustpilot $4.6 Million for Misleading Consumers
US Closes Probe Into 7.4 Million Stellantis Vehicles Without Seeking Recall
Europe Squares up to Big Tech, Risking Ire of Washington
France Investigates Death of Third Baby Who Consumed Recalled Formula
Date: February 11, 2026
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - French investigators are examining the death of a third baby who had consumed infant formula covered by precautionary recalls, the French health...
Bmw Recalls Hundreds of Thousands of Cars Over Fire Risk
Date: February 11, 2026
Feb 11 (Reuters) - BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars, newspaper Bild reported on Wednesday, citing the German premium carmaker. Increased wear and tear can occur in the magnetic switch...
Israeli Antitrust Body to Fine El Al $39 Million for Price Gouging During War
Date: February 8, 2026
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Competition Authority said on Sunday it planned to levy a fine of 121 million shekels ($39 million) on flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines for...
Elton John Tells UK Privacy Trial He Was 'incensed' by Daily Mail Hacking Allegations
Date: February 6, 2026
By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Singer Elton John told London's High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of allegations his landline phones had been bugged on behalf of the Daily Mail...
France to Wage 'year of Resistance' Against Shein, Online Platforms, Minister Says
Date: February 5, 2026
PARIS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Serge Papin, the French Minister for small and medium sized businesses, said on Thursday that 2026 will be the year of resistance against Shein and other on-line platforms...
Italy Watchdog Blocks Byd Advert After Stellantis Complaint
Date: February 4, 2026
ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's advertising standards authority has blocked an ad campaign by Chinese EV maker BYD on defamation grounds, heeding a complaint by Franco-Italian rival Stellantis. The...