Will electric cars ever replace petrol?
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 […]
Month: September 2018
The latest Facebook hacking scandal
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
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
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
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?
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”
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
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?
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
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. […]