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Tesco shows that it pays to complain. What are my legal rights as a customer?

Yorkshire man Jonny Spencer got a free blender from Tesco after complaining about being short changed in their "2 for £2" drinks deal. This complaint (and Tesco's witty banter) has become an internet sensation.

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When Gadgets (Allegedly) Cause Allergies

A French court recently formally recognised that a health condition associated with exposure to gadgets and laptops, called electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), is a disability (albeit not an illness). The result is that Marine Richard, a former radio producer who suffers from the condition, has been granted a disability allowance of around £580 a month.

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How To Cancel Your Gym Membership

We've certainly not enjoyed the best weather, this summer. But that hasn't stopped many Unlocked the Law readers from taking out gym memberships in search of that perfect beach body!

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McDonald’s Working Standards & ‘Zero Hours’ Contracts

You may have read about the poor treatment of US Amazon staff on an earlier Unlock The Law blog post. The rise of the zero hours contract in British organisations has caused controversy over recent years, as they seem to have gained in popularity since the 2008 financial crisis.

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Espresso Yourself - Is Your Drink Too Hot to Handle?

The BBC recently broke the news that scientists have finally discovered the answer to an issue that has plagued humankind since the invention of hot drinks. Namely, why does your piping hot coffee spit out the lid of your disposable cup?

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