The European Commission today stepped up its attack on airlines misleading passengers over the real cost of travel – and warned that it would take action against them if national authorities fail to do so.

TEENS and kids are being ripped off by ring-tone scams according to a EU-wide survey.

A THIRD of consumers booking flights online are in danger of being ripped off, misled or confused, according to an EU report.

IRELAND is one of just four European countries ever to ban a video game, but it is also one of the countries that does nothing to enforce the age limits on games because it is not an offence to sell a video game to a minor.

AN advert aimed at enlightening consumers about their rights has won a top EU award, to be announced today.

TOYS from China have been given the all-clear just in time for Christmas as the EU lifted its threat to ban them following safety concerns.

BORROWING money and buying on credit across borders will be much easier and safer for consumers once new EU legislation is adopted.