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Got a Huawei phone? Your rights as Google prepares to restrict its use of Android

If you've a Huawei smartphone you may struggle to download some future versions of the Android operating system, and there are questions over whether you'll continue to get some security updates, after Google restricted the Chinese tech giant's access to the software. Here's what we know so far about what's happening and your rights

21 May 2019

'Google you owe us': Legal challenge launched on behalf of millions of iPhone users

A consumer campaign group is today launching an unprecedented legal action against Google

30 November 2017

Google bans payday loan ads to protect users from 'harmful financial products'

Payday lenders will no longer be able to advertise on Google from 13 July

12 May 2016

Google warning – now many will only see ads (which look a lot like search results)

If you're searching online, beware – Google has increased the number of paid-for ads shown at the top of search results.

8 March 2016

Children's online games referred to watchdog for investigation

Three online games could be investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over paid for extra game features

4 June 2015

TfL to tackle bogus congestion charge websites

Congestion charges payments made by unofficial copycat websites can now be refused by TfL

17 December 2014

Google cracks down on copycat government websites

Copycat websites that charge customers for free Government services will find it harder to lure in victims

23 April 2014

Extra cash to tackle copycat Government websites

Extra funding is being given to crackdown on misleading websites that try and palm themselves off as government services

4 March 2014

Google axes ads for London congestion charge copycats

Google has removed ads linking to unofficial London congestion charge sites after motorists were stung by extra charges

26 February 2014

Games firms told to clean up their act over costly kids' apps

The Office of Fair Trading has told games producers they've got until 1 April to comply with new rules published today

30 January 2014

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    3 July 2020
    UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog

  • Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

    3 July 2020
    The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed

  • Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

    3 July 2020
    English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted

  • Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

    3 July 2020
    Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.

  • Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

    3 July 2020
    The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more

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