Martin Vander Weyer Martin Vander Weyer

Yes, Wonga lent at shocking rates – but it was customers who lied

Plus: Some business scandals are bigger than others, and the real reason the Chancellor has discovered the ‘sharing economy’

In this photo illustration, a section from the 'Wonga' website is displayed on a computer screen on September 3, 2013 in London, England. The payday Loan company 'Wonga' have announced weekly profits of more than £1M GBP. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) 
issue 11 October 2014
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