Boohoo: fights further claims over use of ‘sweatshops’
Boohoo has responded to claims that some of the clothing factories it uses in Leicester are deliberately flouting payment of...
Consumer & Trading Legislation
UPS selects PwC to help businesses outside the European Union fulfill VAT requirements on EU imports
The European Union has introduced new rules governing the value-added tax (VAT) applied to cross-border eCommerce sales. These changes, effective...
UK watchdog bans Klarna Instagram advert
The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned an Instagram campaign by Klarna for its “buy now, pay later” service. The Advertising...
Amazon in line for massive fines if EU succeeds with lawsuit
Amazon could find itself facing billion dollar fines as the EU has filed charges that Amazon is guilty of competition...
Watchdog to investigate ‘eco-friendly’ claims
The Competition and Markets Authority is set to investigate whether descriptions and labels promoting products and services as ‘eco-friendly’ could...
CMA questions YPO – Findel Education deal
As reported by us last December, Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) had planned to acquire its competitor Findel Education in a...
More action on Leicester sweatshop clean up
Home Secretary Priti Patel has written to Boohoo's CEO John Lyttle emphasising that the fast fashion business is expected to...
JD Sports reacts to CMA review of Footasylum acquisition
JD Sports Fashion has issued a statement in which it questions the findings of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA)...
Supplements business fined
Sports nutrition and supplements business Sports Supplements Ltd which trades as Bulk Powders has been hit with a six figure...
N Brown increases PPI claim provision
N Brown Group which offers its customers credit facilities saw an increased number of PPI information requests and complaints in...