Dr MARTIN SCURR: Why the care home watchdog should be taken to task

While many mysteries remain about the coronavirus, one thing we know for sure is that older people are at greater risk of serious complications, or even death, should they be infected. And where do we have a high proportion of older people? Why, in care homes, of course. So you would think, would you not, … Read more

Watchdog host Lynn Faulds Wood died from ‘massive stroke’ moments after clapping NHS workers

Watchdog host Lynn Faulds Wood died from a ‘massive stroke’ moments after clapping NHS workers, it has been revealed – as her devastated husband today pays tribute to his ‘loving and hugely supportive wife’. The star, who lived in St Margarets, south west London, passed away at midday on Friday with her husband John Stapleton and … Read more

Watchdog presenter Lynn Faulds Wood dies at 72 after ‘stroke’

Former BBC Watchdog presenter Lynn Faulds Wood has died aged 72 after suffering a ‘massive stroke’.  The star, who lived in Saint Margarets, south west London, passed away at midday today with her husband John Stapleton and son, Nick, by her bedside. Her heartbroken family released a statement earlier today, saying: ‘Having suffered a massive … Read more

Lynn Faulds Wood dead: Watchdog presenter dies aged 72 after ‘stroke’

Watchdog presenter Lynn Faulds Wood dies aged 72 after ‘stroke’ Former Watchdog host passed away at midday after suffering a ‘massive stroke’ Her family confirmed she passed away with her husband and son at her bedside Born in Glasgow, she grew up on Loch Lomondside before becoming a journalist Lynn’s colleague, Dame Esther Rantzen, said: … Read more

Just Eat’s £6.2bn merger with Takeaway.com is cleared by watchdog 

Just Eat’s £6.2bn merger with Dutch group Takeaway.com is cleared by watchdog By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 23 April 2020 Just Eat’s £6.2billion tie-up with Takeaway.com has been cleared by the competition watchdog. The online food delivery firm’s merger with the Dutch group … Read more

Competition watchdog waves through Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo

Competition watchdog waves through Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo after takeaway firm warned it would collapse By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 17 April 2020 The competition watchdog has waved through Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo after the takeaway firm warned it would collapse.  The online … Read more

Competition watchdog launches probe into proposed takeover of ticket resale website Stubhub by rival

Competition watchdog launches formal probe into proposed takeover of ticket resale website Stubhub by rival Viagogo By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:29 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 22:29 BST, 16 April 2020 The competition watchdog has launched a formal probe into the proposed takeover of ticket resale website Stubhub by rival … Read more

Stelios refers Easyjet to the City watchdog in row over Airbus order

Now Stelios refers Easyjet to the City watchdog as row over £4.5bn plane order from Airbus escalates By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:46 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 23:09 BST, 14 April 2020 Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannau has been at loggerheads with the board for weeks Easyjet’s outspoken founder has … Read more

Burger King rapped by ad watchdog for plant-based…

Stop telling whoppers! Burger King’s ‘100% plant-based’ advert for new Rebel veggie burger is banned because it was cooked on the same grill as beef Burger King cannot advertise its Rebel Whopper as ‘100 per cent plant based’  The vegetarian burger is cooked on the same grill as meat products   ASA ruled that the impression … Read more

Women told NOT to have IVF amid the coronavirus outbreak by fertility watchdog

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more