Regulators

Gambling study says £2.7bn bet annually on hidden-market websites

Gamblers in Great Britain are betting £2.7bn a year through hidden-market websites, according to a lobby group that claims stricter regulation of the licensed sector would further fuel illegal...

Vodafone-Three merger: tens of millions could face higher bills, says UK watchdog

A proposed merger between the telecoms companies Vodafone and Three in the UK could lead to higher mobile...

Top EU court to rule in €13bn Apple case that could hit ‘sweetheart’ tax deals

The EU’s top court will rule whether the European Commission was right to demand that €13bn (£11bn) in...

Oasis fans are angry but dynamic pricing benefits consumers too | Larry Elliott

Fans of Oasis received a lesson in how capitalism works when the first tickets for the band’s reunion...

Google using anti-competitive tactics in UK ad market, claims watchdog

The UK competition watchdog has accused Google of anti-competitive behaviour in the market for buying and selling ads...

Ministers urged to step in to save UK firms struggling with high energy costs

Ministers have been urged to intervene to prevent businesses struggling with gas and electricity costs from going bust, as bills are forecast to be...

New Australian aviation regulators will oversee airline ticket refunds and noise complaints

The flying public in Australia will gain improved rights to seek refunds and remedies from airlines while people living under flight paths will be...

How to claim on your travel insurance … and win

Know your coverIf you’ve been caught up in travel chaos this summer, lost your suitcase, or had to cancel your plans for reasons beyond...