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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‘Payday Lady is not trading at this time,’ says her website, sounding a little like La Dame aux camélias. Indeed (since I could not find her anywhere) the message may indicate that Payday Lady is not just temporarily indisposed, but has given up the game altogether. I’ll be glad to hear from her if she hasn’t.

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