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Month: March 2019

UK supermarket merger: how Sainsbury’s plans to address the CMA’s concerns

March 28, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

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 […]

How would a “cashless” society affect consumers?

March 27, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

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?

March 27, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

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

March 27, 2019 Claire Robinson 0

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

March 27, 2019 Claire Robinson 0

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

March 25, 2019 Liz Daunton 1

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

March 25, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

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

March 25, 2019 Howard Crimsen 0

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?

March 24, 2019 Howard Crimsen 0

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

March 24, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

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, […]

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