A High Court judge has blamed banking giant Hbos for the collapse of Christmas sales firm Farepak, which folded six years ago leaving tens of thousands of savers out of pocket.
A new trade association for the daily deals industry has developed a code of conduct which aims to protect consumers against unscrupulous practices — but it's yet to get the backing of the sector's giants.
American Express cardholders with a smartphone can get discounts at restaurants such as Pizza Express and major retailers including Tesco via the Foursquare app.