Hundreds of thousands of customers are cut off from their cash as watchdog freezes British arm of collapsed German payments firm Wirecard Several fintech companies who use Wirecard systems have been suspended from allowing customers access to their money until further notice UK customers may not be able to touch their money on payday or … Read more
Money Mail today exposes how pushy equity release salesmen are getting rich by draining the property wealth built up over decades by elderly homeowners. Our investigation reveals how vulnerable customers are bombarded with calls, emails and letters encouraging them to take out expensive loans that can quickly wipe out a lifetime of mortgage payments. And … Read more
Britain’s ‘I can’t breathe’ moment: Police force refers itself to watchdog after family of black man, 35, release video of six officers pinning him down as he cried for help during arrest – 10 months before his death in cell Simeon Francis, 35, was detained in July but video has only just emerged He died … 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
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
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
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