Australia's aged care regulator is investigating fee complaints. Donald Trump denies Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East strikes. Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon, and fungi are explored in Australian wilderness.
A Jalandhar restaurant was ordered to refund Rs 151.53 and pay Rs 15,000 in compensation to a customer for unfairly charging a service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled the mandatory levy, disguised as 'staff contribution', was an unfair trade practice as customer consent was not obtained.
Retirement flat owners in England and Wales are facing financial hardship due to escalating service charges and a collapse in property values, leaving them feeling "trapped" and unable to sell.
Restaurant tycoon Richard Caring has apologized after Annabel's used £70,000 of staff service charges to fund manager bonuses. The club has since issued a goodwill payment to staff following protests over pay transparency and zero-hours contracts.
