Economy

The Importance of the CE Mark for Toys

We have all seen them, but what exactly is a CE mark for toys and how does a business obtain it?

24/04/2015

My Europe Series

What you need to know about opening a bank account abroad

The challenges of opening a bank account in another country are explored in this edition of Utalk. The question comes from Alexandra in Prague: “

25/02/2015

Focus

EU-US trade: hopes and fears

EU-US trade – fears and hopes Food, cars, energy, finance and chemicals are some of the sectors affected by the free trade negotiations between the

13/02/2015

My Europe Series

Shining a light on the Dark Net

Want a fake passport? How about an arsenal of guns? Or just click online and with anonymity assured you could be dealing in drugs. It’s all there in

28/01/2015

My Europe Series

The devil in the detail: know your rights in service contracts

Automatic extension of fixed duration contracts may be unfair if the deadline for cancelling the contract is unreasonably early, such as having to give notice 6 months before the expiry of a one-year

23/01/2015

My Europe Series

Choose carefully - the safety and quality of toys and games

Consumer rights relating to the safety and quality of toys is the subject of this Utalk. The question is from Paul in Marseille: “As Christmas

10/12/2014

My Europe Series

Retailers' obligations to customers

28/11/2014

Next Series

Fresh and safe from field to plate

17/11/2014

Next Series

Do you know: which material keeps food best for longest?

29/09/2014

My Europe Series

The Network: is digital killing jobs?

10/07/2014

My Europe Series

New rights for consumers in the EU

04/07/2014

USA

Google launches 'right to be forgotten' webform for removal requests

30/05/2014

My Europe Series

Consumer concerns around 3D printing

11/04/2014

My Europe Series

Big Data, Big Brother and the death of privacy in the digital age

06/01/2014

China

Wal-mart in China: donkey and fox meat alert

02/01/2014

My Europe Series

Stay a happy shopper

23/12/2013

My Europe Series

Consumer rights of coach passengers in Europe

20/12/2013

My Europe Series

Festive fakes - how counterfeiters are cashing in on Christmas

11/12/2013

My Europe Series

Don't get angry, file a claim!

28/10/2013

My Europe Series

Size does matter in small claims

28/10/2013