Tag: Consumer rights

How to fight for your consumer rights
Anything you buy must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and should last I’ve bought a few things recently that I’ve not been happy...

How to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service
If you’re unhappy with how your financial provider has handled your complaint, try the FOS Banks and other financial firms don’t get things right all...

Is your holiday protected?
You need to make sure you're covered in case something goes wrong before or when you go away. Whether you book your holiday through a...

Exclusive investigation: shops charging illegal ‘restocking fees’ for returns
These costly fees can’t legally be charged to ordinary customers, but some retailers are trying their luck Online retailers are charging illegal ‘restocking fees’ to...

Section 75 and chargeback explained
Paying by credit card could give you vital purchase protection Credit cards can be really divisive. But love them or hate them, they give spenders...

Changed your mind? Your refund rights
When you can get your money back, and when you can't. We’ve all made that impulse purchase that turns out to be not such a...

Amex refused to honour my 60,000 bonus points – but the Ombudsman took my side
Multiple readers have had issues with with the British Airways Amex card Earlier this year American Express was running a really good boosted welcome offer,...

UK rail strikes: What are your rights?
Rail companies are planning on striking…again. Here’s what you need to know. The ASLEF Union has announced even more rail strikes for more than a...

What to do if your parcel is lost or stolen
Your rights when parcels are lost or stolen It can be incredibly frustrating if a parcel doesn’t arrive when it’s supposed to. And even more...