UK supermarket merger: how Sainsbury’s plans to address the CMA’s concerns
As part of the efforts to address the concerns raised by their supermarket merger in the UK, Sainsbury’s and Asda say they could sell off […]
Month: March 2019
How would a “cashless” society affect consumers?
As more consumers turn to digital payments rather than cash, banks are increasingly beginning to close branches and reducing the number of ATMs available. However, […]
How can smart meters help consumers save money?
With the average energy bill now costing £1138 a year, an increasing number of people are choosing to switch to a smart meter to save […]
Viagogo under fire for ticket resale practices
Secondary ticketing site Viagogo has recently faced fresh criticism for its selling practices – this time from a group of MP’s from the Digital, Culture, […]
UN issues warnings over the threat of climate change and environmental damage
Climate change, pollution, and environmental damage are some of the biggest threats to the public. Yet, with so many countries being slow to take action, […]
The link between mental health issues and debt
It’s estimated that 1.5 million people in the UK are dealing with mental health issues and debt at the same time. And in a recent […]
Survey shows broadband customers in the UK unhappy with service
In the UK, it’s estimated that around 90% of homes that are connected to a broadband service use one of the four biggest providers: BT, […]
Study: 1.5 million UK jobs could be lost due to automation
According to an analysis carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rise in automation means that as many as 1.5 million jobs […]
Instagram’s new online shopping feature – how does it work?
Instagram, the popular social media site, recently announced that it will be expanding into the retail sales sector. This news comes as the site’s parent […]
CDC issues warnings over salmonella risks
The CDC announced earlier this week that the latest salmonella outbreak is over. The outbreak affected ground beef in the US, which was recalled. However, […]