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Good news about Consumer rights
Positive stories about Consumer rights, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
15 stories.
Hate Buying Concert Tickets? Wait ‘Til Your Milk Is Dynamically Priced
Maryland has banned supermarkets from using dynamic pricing on food, making it the first state to do so. This protects shoppers from paying more based on personal data. The change ensures fairer prices for everyone.
Newsweek
UK airlines to be banned from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will no longer be allowed to charge parents extra to sit with their children on flights, under new government plans. This change will make family travel more affordable and less stressful. It’s a welcome step toward fairer treatment for parents.
The Guardian
No more card surcharges from today
From today, businesses can no longer charge extra fees for credit or debit card payments. This change helps shoppers by making prices clearer and more transparent. It’s a small but meaningful step toward fairer transactions for everyone.
The Sydney Morning Herald
How can the EU help you repair your broken electronics? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU is making it easier to repair electronics and other goods instead of replacing them, reducing waste and emissions. An AI chatbot from Euronews helps people find repair options, supporting longer use of products. This shift could cut down on unnecessary waste and greenhouse gases.
Euronews
Law Ministry to impose 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders
A new three-day cooling-off period for unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders starts next month, giving borrowers more time to reconsider their financial decisions. This change aims to protect consumers from impulsive borrowing and helps ensure they make informed choices.
The Straits Times
PTA tells telcos to enforce uniform SIM policy
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has ordered all three mobile providers to enforce a uniform policy on SIM expiry and recharge amounts, ensuring fairness for users. The move corrects inconsistencies that left some customers at a disadvantage. This step helps consumers by standardizing service terms across the industry.
Dawn
Performance standards for distribution companies notified
ISLAMABAD: After more than two decades, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has notified sweeping guaranteed performance and overall performance standards for all distribution companies (Discos) to ensure compliance even after going into private hands under the ongoing privatisa
Dawn
France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
The New York Times
Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' by three months
The UK is speeding up plans to make subscriptions easier to cancel and require clearer warnings about price hikes. This change will help consumers avoid unexpected costs and traps. It’s a small but practical step to make daily life a little fairer.
BBC News
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week
France is tightening its rules to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls, protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and vulnerable people from fraud. The new law aims to reduce the daily annoyance of cold calls, giving people more peace of mind.
Euronews
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11
After a joint call by 11 consumer groups, the French parliament approved a law to impose fines on individuals or companies that make unsolicited marketing calls, which can be reported through a public website.
Le Monde
New Jersey governor signs law banning surveillance pricing to protect shoppers
New Jersey has banned retailers from using personal data to charge different prices for the same products, ensuring fairer treatment for shoppers. The law protects consumers from hidden pricing tactics, making it easier to trust what they pay. This is a win for transparency and fairness in shopping.
The Guardian
Delayed flight? Will the new rules make it easier to get your money back? Take our poll
Travellers in Europe will soon get faster refunds and clearer information when flights are delayed or cancelled. The new rules, approved overwhelmingly, strengthen passenger rights and improve transparency. The changes will take effect in mid-2027, making air travel fairer for everyone.
Euronews
Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
New rules mean Buy Now Pay Later lenders must be authorised, giving shoppers stronger rights. Some loans may be refused, but consumers will get better protection. This is good news for anyone using these services.
BBC News
Wrong power bill? ERC clarifies there is no blanket ‘pay first’ rule
The Energy Regulatory Commission has clarified that consumers don’t need to pay disputed meter errors upfront, and those with unusually high bills can pay only their average monthly amount while investigations proceed. This change helps households avoid financial strain while resolving billing issues, making energy costs fairer and more manageable.
Rappler
