How would a trade war affect the fight against climate change?
As consumers continue to feel the pay the price for climate change with declining resources, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that a trade […]
Month: January 2019
Provident’s advertising sparks criticism about the payday loan industry
After the holiday period, many consumers are facing cash shortages or struggling with extra debts. And following recent concerns over the effects of high interest […]
Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns
Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in France could bring activists one […]
Investigation in e-coli outbreak continues
The latest outbreak of e-coli has affected sixty-two people in sixteen US states. Of these, twenty-five were hospitalised. Additionally, there were a number of cases […]
How will the FDA shutdown affect consumer safety?
It’s estimated that, due to a government shutdown, around 41% of FDA staff are currently not working. According to the agency, the operations are to […]
Regulations for cold calls about pensions tightened
Under new plans, designed to protect consumers from scams, companies making cold calls about pensions could receive a fine of up to £500,000 going forward. […]
Sears seeking liquidation due to debt
US department store Sears hit news headlines recently, after trying to seek a deal with Edward Lampert for a $4.4 billion takeover. The struggling chain […]
UK energy firm to stop trading following complaints
In the last year, numerous smaller energy suppliers in the UK have collapsed: the latest being Economy Energy, who have recently been banned from accepting […]
The changes to online shopping refund policies
Have you ever made an online purchase, then struggled to get a refund? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Making a online purchase […]
The latest energy reforms
The latest reforms to the energy market in the UK are due to be introduced this year. But, with some confusion over the effects they […]