Consumer Affairs

Big news for all LPG cylinder users across India! Starting October 1st, Aadhaar biometric authentication will become a mandatory requirement for those looking to avail subsidized cooking gas refills. This significant change is part of the government's ongoing efforts to streamline the subsidy ... Read full article.

Fraud isn't just about losing money; it leaves deep, lasting scars on its victims' mental well-being, according to a recent warning from consumer group Which?. A comprehensive survey, involving over 1,500 individuals across the UK who had fallen prey to scams in the past two years, reveals a ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court of India today dismissed a petition seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel stations across the country. The plea, which argued for a consumer's right to know the composition and compatibility of their fuel, was rejected by a Bench of Justices M.M. ... Read full article.

Energy complaints escalated significantly in the first half of 2026, with the industry ombudsman reporting a 16% increase in cases. This surge comes as UK households grapple with intense pressure on their finances and an anticipated rise in the energy price cap. The Energy Ombudsman accepted a ... Read full article.

The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged decisive action to alleviate the persistent cost-of-living squeeze currently impacting countless households across the nation. In a significant move, he announced plans to specifically target and ban "subscription traps," a common consumer issue that ... Read full article.

Political figure Burnham is launching a new initiative aimed at easing the burden of the cost-of-living crisis for everyday Britons. Kicking off a summer tour, Burnham has pledged to introduce 'everyday fixes' to combat what he calls 'rip-off' business practices.The core of his proposal targets ... Read full article.

Major alarm bells are ringing for shoppers nationwide as over half a million packages of macaroni and cheese sold exclusively at Aldi stores have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen. The Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, a popular refrigerated item, may contain soy lecithin, an ingredient ... Read full article.