Your consumer rights

A broader look at your consumer rights

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Why discount websites might cost more in the long run

It might not always feel like it, but we actually have lots of laws, rules and regulations protecting our consumer rights in the UK. Unfortunately, wherever there are rules, there are ways to bend them. Online marketplaces In recent years,…

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September 29, 2021

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