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France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
France's 2026 Electricity Market Reform: Projected Price Hike Sparks Debate
UFC-Que Choisir projects a 19% average increase in French household electricity bills starting in 2026 due to a market-based pricing reform replacing the Arenh system, a claim disputed by the French Ministry of Economy.
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52% Bias Score


UK Lenders' Advance Commissions in Motor Finance Scandal
UK court documents reveal that lenders paid millions in advance commissions to car dealerships, potentially leading to consumers being pushed into costlier loans; the scandal is projected to cost lenders \£44bn.
UK Lenders' Advance Commissions in Motor Finance Scandal
UK court documents reveal that lenders paid millions in advance commissions to car dealerships, potentially leading to consumers being pushed into costlier loans; the scandal is projected to cost lenders \£44bn.
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56% Bias Score


Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
Airlines Challenge New Disability Access Rules in Court
Major U.S. airlines are suing to overturn new rules protecting disabled air travelers, arguing the Department of Transportation overstepped its authority in mandating improved wheelchair handling and passenger assistance, despite airlines reporting 11,527 mishandled wheelchairs in 2023.
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40% Bias Score


ACCC to Intensify Supermarket Investigations Amidst Consumer Complaints
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will escalate its investigations into supermarket giants Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Metcash due to consumer complaints about fake discounts and unfair trading practices, aided by a $30 million funding increase.
ACCC to Intensify Supermarket Investigations Amidst Consumer Complaints
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will escalate its investigations into supermarket giants Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, and Metcash due to consumer complaints about fake discounts and unfair trading practices, aided by a $30 million funding increase.
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36% Bias Score


NSW Blacklists Taxi Drivers for Fare Evasion
NSW introduces a blacklist of taxi drivers with fare-related offenses, accessible to all taxi and ride-share companies, to prevent them from switching after being fined; over 1000 drivers fined $869,000 since late 2022.
NSW Blacklists Taxi Drivers for Fare Evasion
NSW introduces a blacklist of taxi drivers with fare-related offenses, accessible to all taxi and ride-share companies, to prevent them from switching after being fined; over 1000 drivers fined $869,000 since late 2022.
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44% Bias Score


German Fuel Price Volatility Hinders Consumers, Prompts Cartel Office Investigation
The German Federal Cartel Office's investigation found that rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices, averaging 18 changes daily in 2023 compared to 4-5 a decade ago, make it harder for consumers to find the best deals, with only 43% securing lower-quartile prices in 2023 versus 59.4% in 2015; the office...
German Fuel Price Volatility Hinders Consumers, Prompts Cartel Office Investigation
The German Federal Cartel Office's investigation found that rapidly fluctuating gasoline prices, averaging 18 changes daily in 2023 compared to 4-5 a decade ago, make it harder for consumers to find the best deals, with only 43% securing lower-quartile prices in 2023 versus 59.4% in 2015; the office...
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36% Bias Score

Trump-Musk CFPB Attack Freezes Billions in Consumer Relief
Senator Warren is holding a forum to investigate the Trump-Musk attack on the CFPB, which has frozen 38 cases, jeopardizing billions in potential consumer relief and leaving millions vulnerable to financial fraud. The agency's work has returned over \$21 billion to consumers, prevented housing marke...

Trump-Musk CFPB Attack Freezes Billions in Consumer Relief
Senator Warren is holding a forum to investigate the Trump-Musk attack on the CFPB, which has frozen 38 cases, jeopardizing billions in potential consumer relief and leaving millions vulnerable to financial fraud. The agency's work has returned over \$21 billion to consumers, prevented housing marke...
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64% Bias Score

A2B Taxi Company Faces Accusations of Systemic Failures and Inadequate Government Oversight
Australia's largest taxi company, A2B, faces criticism for inadequate complaint handling and potential payment system fraud, impacting passenger safety and trust, especially among vulnerable users of government-funded transport; while the federal government's response is deemed insufficient.

A2B Taxi Company Faces Accusations of Systemic Failures and Inadequate Government Oversight
Australia's largest taxi company, A2B, faces criticism for inadequate complaint handling and potential payment system fraud, impacting passenger safety and trust, especially among vulnerable users of government-funded transport; while the federal government's response is deemed insufficient.
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48% Bias Score

Lloyds Triples Car Finance Mis-selling Provision to £1.2 Billion
Lloyds Banking Group tripled its provision for a car finance mis-selling scandal to £1.2 billion, impacting its annual profits, while facing a potential Supreme Court ruling in April impacting millions of customers and other lenders.

Lloyds Triples Car Finance Mis-selling Provision to £1.2 Billion
Lloyds Banking Group tripled its provision for a car finance mis-selling scandal to £1.2 billion, impacting its annual profits, while facing a potential Supreme Court ruling in April impacting millions of customers and other lenders.
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40% Bias Score

Spain Sanctions Tourist Apartment Companies for Deceptive Practices
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights initiated multiple sanction procedures against companies managing tourist apartments for deceptive practices, potentially facing fines up to €100,000 or four to six times illicit profits; this is part of a broader effort to tackle Spain's housing crisis.

Spain Sanctions Tourist Apartment Companies for Deceptive Practices
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights initiated multiple sanction procedures against companies managing tourist apartments for deceptive practices, potentially facing fines up to €100,000 or four to six times illicit profits; this is part of a broader effort to tackle Spain's housing crisis.
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48% Bias Score

German Fuel Price Volatility Raises Consumer Concerns
The German Federal Cartel Office reports an increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 a decade ago to an average of 18 in 2023, impacting consumer ability to compare prices and access the lowest ones; further investigation into market disturbances is underway.

German Fuel Price Volatility Raises Consumer Concerns
The German Federal Cartel Office reports an increase in daily fuel price changes at gas stations from 4-5 a decade ago to an average of 18 in 2023, impacting consumer ability to compare prices and access the lowest ones; further investigation into market disturbances is underway.
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52% Bias Score

California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...

California Insurance Commissioner Accused of Industry Cozying Amid Wildfire Fallout
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara faces accusations of being too close to the insurance industry after rejecting a rate hike request and facing criticism for handling recent wildfires' aftermath, which caused approximately $45 billion in insured losses; critics cite policy cancellations...
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56% Bias Score
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