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Apple accused of breaking UK competition law by overcharging for apps

Apple is facing a demand for billions of pounds of consumer compensation in a British lawsuit that accuses the company of overcharging users by up to 30% on its App Store. The claim argues that Apple’s restrictive policies, which limit app developers to using its own payment systems, are generating “excessive” profits for the company …

Readers give their verdict on AO.com’s customer service

Thanks to all of the readers who answered last week’s call for feedback on buying electrical appliances from AO.com. There were plenty of positive experiences from readers who had made multiple purchases. These included some who had problems which had been resolved. However, a considerable number reported a similar experience to the original writer, and …

UK house prices increase at fastest rate in five years

House prices are rising at their fastest pace in five years after the Treasury’s extended stamp duty holiday prompted a fresh surge in buying last month, Britain’s biggest mortgage lender has said. The monthly snapshot of the property market from Halifax showed a 1.4% jump in the cost of a home in April – taking …

Covid furlough payment to help staff lost me mortgage

I desperately need some help after Santander declined our remortgage application. I have never earned more than I do now and business is booming. But our application has been refused because the company I part-own received two months’ furlough payments for an employee who had to reduce her hours because she could not get childcare. …