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Month: September 2018

Will electric cars ever replace petrol?

September 30, 2018 Howard Crimsen 0

According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their lifetime. If these figures are […]

The latest Facebook hacking scandal

September 30, 2018 Consumer and Society 0

Trust in Facebook is already low. The Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal earlier in the year knocked consumer confidence in the site; and now, another data […]

How parents can manage their child’s screen time

September 29, 2018 Consumer and Society 0

According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures are on the rise, with […]

Shops that sell Juul and flavoured e-cigarettes to children are being threatened by the FDA

September 27, 2018 Liz Daunton 0

On Wednesday, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration condemned the behaviour of Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers, telling those companies that they […]

Trade group cautions that consumers are unable to access credit due to pressure from claims companies

September 27, 2018 Liz Daunton 0

A ramping up of compensation claims has resulted in more and more consumers turning to family and friends for loans, as has slashing the number […]

Are the banks doing enough to protect consumers against fraud?

September 26, 2018 Howard Crimsen 0

Fraud is an ongoing concern for consumers. The financial sector in particular has a major problem with customers’ being scammed, and according to the latest […]

FDA announces Nuplazid isn’t subject to “new or unexpected safety findings”

September 25, 2018 Liz Daunton 0

Following a safety review, the FDA have announced that the drug Nuplazid isn’t subject to any “new or unexpected safety findings”. However, they did find […]

Lidl take steps to reduce plastic waste

September 21, 2018 Howard Crimsen 0

In the last few years, there’s been an increasing amount of focus on the amount of packaging companies are using, and the effect it’s having […]

Are plain cigarette packets effective in reducing smoking rates?

September 20, 2018 Liz Daunton 0

Australia was the first country in the world to introduce plain packaged cigarettes in 2012. And despite various legal challenges, it looks as though the […]

How to save money on your energy bills

September 20, 2018 Consumer and Society 0

With winter fast approaching, many households are starting to think about the cost of heating their home. With the colder weather comes higher energy bills. […]

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