Consumer affairs
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As bike-sharing in London hits a record high, we explore schemes across the globe
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No one wants to buy them and I don’t want to throw them away
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Buying a used car was historically fraught with danger, but the rise of finance leasing deals means many three-year-old cars can be safely snapped up
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On reflection The truth about gas prices
Patrick CollinsonFor many of EDF’s five million customers they have actually gone up
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2014 film brought only a slight boost to the bear’s favourite spread, which is now mainly the preserve of older people
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Trade bodies including CBI say tax is unfair, with some claiming it is bigger deterrent to international retailers than Brexit vote
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The note of triumphalism that accompanied the bank’s results jarred – it still faces issues in the US and elsewhere
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Lambeth council pursued us for a parking fine even though we have never driven our car in London
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Also, the pension changes that could cost Britons thousands and Whirlpool finally tells customers to unplug dangerous tumble dryers
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Energy UK chief tells MPs rising wholesale prices and government subsidies mean continuing pressure to increase bills
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Britain will soon be down to just one paging provider, but for the nation’s paramedics, lifeboat crews and birdwatchers the devices remain essential kit
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We know the name of the apartment in Sardinia and the dates, but we can’t find the reference number we need
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The iceberg lettuce shortage is only the beginning. Brexit will have a huge effect on the food we buy. Best to fall back on some great British veg
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It took five visits for it to agree to send out a new washing machine – if I paid a delivery charge
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Local authority keeps our meter cupboard locked and says electricity firms need to pay for keys – meanwhile, residents and caretakers are not allowed access
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The ‘innovative finance’ Isa is being hailed by some as the answer to years of miserable interest rates. We look at who’s offering them and how they work
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We’d prefer not to give money, but don’t really know what kids today would like
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Customers with iPhones can ditch passwords and instead log in to their accounts and send money by speaking
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On reflection Even with price rises, there’s no place like home for bargain-hungry Brits
Patrick CollinsonFor high-end electricals such as Apple products, the truth is it’s cheaper to buy in the UK rather than the US or Europe
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Website accused of ‘moral repugnance’ for advertising massively marked-up seats for gig in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
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Also, the looming car loans crisis and the fans left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after buying gig tickets through Viagogo
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NHBC forcing buyers to sign agreement preventing them from contacting media about problems with their property or discussing with neighbours
Consumer champions Going nowhere as French train tickets are a no-show