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Month: July 2022

Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers 

July 27, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product can lead to a huge […]

Rising number of criminals targeting used cars as prices increase 

July 27, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

More and more consumers are turning to used cars due to higher vehicle costs. However, with the price of used cars at a record high, […]

Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical 

July 19, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]

Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments 

July 16, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Two US government regulators – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – have issued a […]

Buying a home becomes less affordable for the average consumer 

July 13, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

A new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has found that home affordability in the US has reached its lowest level since […]

US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription 

July 12, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers.  […]

Regulator considers changes to car sales regulations to protect consumers 

July 10, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new crackdown on misleading or detective car sales tactics, which includes providing accurate information on prices.  Under […]

Apple customers could get compensation in battery lawsuit 

July 6, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Following the launch of a major legal claim against Apple for misleading its customers, millions of iPhone users in the UK could now be eligible […]

As prices rise, detrimental food policies risk worsening consumer habits

July 5, 2022 Consumer and Society 0

Across Europe, prices are soaring as inflation bites. France is experiencing its highest levels of inflation since the mid-1990s, and the situation isn’t much better […]

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