Consumer & Society

Consumer & Society

Where citizens meet consumers

  • Home
  • News
  • In-depth
  • Public Health
  • Regulation
  • Op-eds

Month: October 2019

New cystic fibrosis and Alzheimers drug sent for FDA approval

October 30, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and can lead to breathing difficulties. For many years, scientists have been looking for […]

E-cig crisis blurs the distinction between vaping and smoking

October 30, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

The regulatory backlash against vaping brand Juul in the United States has directly impacted the broader tobacco sector, with merger talks between Philip Morris International […]

Study finds consumers more likely to blame other drivers than self-driving cars for accidents

October 29, 2019 Robert Lawson 0

Consumers seem to have mixed feelings about driverless cars. However, being sceptical, new research from the University of Exeter has found that it’s possible they […]

Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned

October 29, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body image issues, especially when they […]

Australian watchdog takes court action against Google

October 29, 2019 Robert Lawson 0

Google has been under the spotlight a lot in the last few years, from the home mini scandal to scrutiny over digital tax. Now, in […]

Ofgem announces tougher financial checks on energy startups

October 29, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

Under new proposals designed to ensure fast-growing energy companies are financially able to handle expansion, the regulator has announced that, in the future, there could […]

Is Netflix going to change its rules on password sharing?

October 26, 2019 Claire Robinson 0

Password sharing for online streaming services is extremely common. In fact, according to a study, 35% of millennials share their passwords for streaming platforms, as […]

Facebook announces its latest update

October 26, 2019 Liz Daunton 0

As part of a series of attempts to encourage journalism on its site, Facebook has launched a news tab. This controversial move will mean that, […]

Environmental groups name Coca Cola as worst plastic polluter

October 25, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

For the second year running, a report by an environmental group has found Coca Cola to be the worst company for plastic pollution. The company […]

Mobile providers pledge to end “no-spots” by 2025

October 25, 2019 Consumer and Society 0

The UK’s four largest mobile phone companies – EE, Three, Vodafone, and O2 – have announced plans to get rid of what are known as […]

Posts navigation

1 2 »
Write for us !

Recent Posts

  • The new rule that could make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions 
  • Study finds small risk of breast cancer linked to the mini pill  
  • US appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft can treat workers as contractors 
  • New Pfizer treatment for migraines approved by US regulator 
  • The latest social media scam Facebook users need to know about 

Categories

  • In-depth
  • News
  • Op-eds
  • Public Health
  • Regulation
More about us
  • Home
  • Write for us
  • Editorial Staff
  • Terms and Conditions
  • About and Contact

Copyright © 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes