Private Covid-19 testing firms have been accused of profiteering by charging up to £300 for a single PCR test which cost just £20 to make while other companies charge as little as £60 for the same tests. The most expensive companies on the official list of Government-approved firms sell coronavirus tests for around four times … Read more
Private Covid-19 testing firms have been accused of profiteering by charging up to £300 for a single PCR test which cost just £20 to make while other companies charge as little as £60 for the same tests. The most expensive companies on the official list of Government-approved firms sell coronavirus tests for around four times … Read more
Money Mail has repeatedly raised the alarm about the hard-sell pressure tactics used by funeral firms to exploit grieving families. The competition watchdog was so concerned, it launched a review of the £2 billion-a-year sector in 2018 and, only last month, ordered firms to be more transparent. Yet an undercover investigation by the Telegraph has … Read more
Ocado accused of ‘profiteering’ from the coronavirus crisis by hiking prices and axing discounts as demand for deliveries soars By Hugo Duncan and Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 22 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 22 April 2020 Ocado has been accused of ‘profiteering’ from the coronavirus crisis by axing discounts … Read more
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s investment firm is accused of exploiting worldwide market volatility caused by the coronavirus panic to rake in huge profits. The MP owns 15 percent of Somerset Capital Management, whose chiefs appear to be investing in businesses hit hard by falling stocks. Executives have told clients the international crisis is providing a ‘once in … Read more
Trainline site accused of profiteering from coronavirus crisis by refusing to waive its no-refund policy for advanced tickets, then charging HUNDREDS more for rebooked trips Dozens have taken to Twitter to complain about the site’s refund policy Many are tagging their tweet about the issue with the hashtag #boycotttrainline Twitter user James M Scaife tweeted: … Read more