New law passed to protect tenants from unsafe properties
A law passed in 1985 means that, currently, it’s the responsibility of local authorities to investigate complaints into substandard conditions of rental properties. However, a […]
Month: February 2019
Consumer group warns bank and ATM closures could leave consumers struggling
The number of bank and building society branches closing in the UK has been a concern for some time. Now, consumer groups have warned that, […]
Online marketplaces face criticism over “killer car seats”
According to a report by consumer group Which?, a number of online sites have been selling car seats which have been described as “killers”. Trading […]
FDA focuses on the safety of supplements
It’s estimated that around 75% of consumers in the US take dietary supplements on a regular basis. Among older people, it’s higher with around 80% […]
WHO reports highest number of measles cases in ten years
According to a report by the WHO, the number of new measles infections in and around Europe has now reached the highest level seen in […]
Calls for social media sites to do more to protect children
Research has shown that social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can, if used excessively, can cause mental health issues in children and teenagers. […]
E-cigarettes vs NRT: which is more effective?
A recent study in the UK showing that e-cigarettes could be more effective than NRT in helping smokers to quit. But, researchers around the world […]