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The U.K. competition watchdog said on Thursday it was looking into the use of dynamic pricing in the Aug. 31 Oasis concert ticket sale. The move comes after surging prices during the ticket sale caused an uproar among fans. CBC | World News
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As Paris Olympics approach, concerns continue after doping watchdog cleared Chinese swimmers in 2021
An investigation has found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the 2020 Olympics — but were still cleared to compete by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Several of those swimmers went on to win medals, and that’s not sitting well with some competitors heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Mastercard and Visa charges see payments watchdog take aim at card giants
Mastercard and Visa have been able to hike their card payment processing fees by 30 percent over the past five years because the market is broken, the Payment Systems Regulator says. Daily Express :: City and Business Feed
Read More »‘Get a move on!’ Waspi women hopes soar as watchdog calls time on DWP delays
Waspi women have a new and powerful ally in their campaign to get compensation for moves to hike the state pension age for women. And that’s bad news for the Department for Work & Pensions . Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Environment watchdog meets with water lobbyists for £100 dinner days before bill hike
Water regulator Ofwat has previously been accused of a cover-up after failing to declare dinners its chairman had with water company executives at a private members’ club as hospitality. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UK watchdog warns diesel and petrol drivers on ‘concerned’ outlook on fuel pump rip offs
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued a notice about customers at a handful of well-known fuel stations who may have been overcharged. Daily Express :: Cars Feed
Read More »Scottish Power, Ovo Energy and British Gas told to “urgently” improve by watchdog
Thousands of customers have complained to Which? about the three energy firms for their slow and unhelpful support over the last six months. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Hospital staff may have snooped on Catherine’s medical records, privacy watchdog says
A British privacy watchdog said Wednesday it is looking into a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales’s medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery. CBC | World News
Read More »Home buyers issued update over falling house prices as watchdog revises forecast
Estimates from the OBR suggest that falls in house prices will be less than previously reported. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Homeowners hit with ‘unclear’ charges for roads and green spaces, watchdog warns
The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns about estate management charges, which it said may come with inadequate protections for consumers. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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