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What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation

BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.” In that moment, most people ask, “Are they allowed to…

24 February 2026 · 5 min read

Energy

What to Do If Your Energy Bill Seems Wrong in the EU

If your electricity or gas bill suddenly spikes, EU rules and national regulators give you clear ways to challenge it. Start by checking the meter and contract, complain in writing…

23 February 2026 · 5 min read

EU RIGHTS GUIDE

What to Do If Your Personal Data Is Misused in the EU

A suspicious email. A leaked password. A targeted advertisement that knows too much. Across the European Union, personal data misuse is no longer rare. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)…

23 February 2026 · 3 min read

Editor's choice

What to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled in Europe

When the departure board flips to “Cancelled”, EU law gives you real options It usually happens in a blink: one notification, one line on the airport screen, and your day…

23 February 2026 · 7 min read

The Price Paradox: Why UK Apples Cost More Than Imported Bananas
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Economy

The Price Paradox: Why UK Apples Cost More Than Imported Bananas

** Despite being homegrown, UK apples are more expensive than imported bananas. This article explores the factors driving this pricing paradox, including supermarket strategies, wage increases, and global supply chains.

23 February 2026 · 3 min read

What to Do If You’re Scammed Shopping Online in the EU
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EU RIGHTS GUIDE

What to Do If You’re Scammed Shopping Online in the EU

If an online purchase turns into a scam—no delivery, fake goods, or a seller who disappears—you still have practical options in the EU. This guide walks you through the fastest…

20 February 2026 · 4 min read

News

Lagarde Exit Talk Triggers ECB Succession Scramble

Speculation that Christine Lagarde could step down from the European Central Bank before her term ends is driving a fresh round of political bargaining in Brussels, as euro-area capitals position…

19 February 2026 · 3 min read