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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Shein fined 1m in Italy for misleading environmental claims about products

The Italian authorities have fined Shein 1 million for making misleading or omissive environmental claims about its products, marking the second time in two months that it has faced scrutiny from European regulators. Italy's competition authority criticized environmental claims on Shein's website as vague, generic, and misleading. The fast fashion giant's low prices have raised concerns about its role in plastic pollution due to an oversupply of cheap synthetic clothes as consumers are misled by claimed sustainability.
E-Commerce
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Altnet calls on UK comms regulator to prevent rural broadband stagnation | Computer Weekly

Rural broadband rollout is hindered by Openreach's pricing structure affecting access to ducts and poles.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ketamine-addicted teacher sent sexualised messages to pupil while in K hole'

A teacher has been banned after sending inappropriate messages to a student and admitting to a ketamine addiction.
European startups
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Google settles shareholder lawsuit, will spend $500M on being less evil

Google faces serious consequences and may need to reform its operations after multiple antitrust losses.
The company is consolidating multiple shareholder lawsuits related to antitrust claims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Man charged over alleged fake plane parts scam which grounded hundreds of flights

The director of AOG Technics faces fraud charges for supplying counterfeit plane parts, impacting global airline operations.
Poker
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Watchdog in major price-fixing probe of Irish bookies

The CCPC is investigating the betting sector again, considering enforcement action against betting shops.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Roaches shut down a Kendall Don Pan's backroom bakery. Things can get worse

A bakery faces shutdown threats due to pest control issues and potential food supply loss if problems persist by the next inspection.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

California insurance regulator sued over unjustified surcharges'

California's insurance policy reform could unfairly burden homeowners with wildfire-related costs.
Consumer Watchdog opposes commissioner's authority to impose fees on homeowners without sufficient input.
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