Provident’s advertising sparks criticism about the payday loan industry
After the holiday period, many consumers are facing cash shortages or struggling with extra debts. And following recent concerns over the effects of high interest […]
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Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns
Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in France could bring activists one […]
Sears seeking liquidation due to debt
US department store Sears hit news headlines recently, after trying to seek a deal with Edward Lampert for a $4.4 billion takeover. The struggling chain […]
Are e-cigarettes safe: the debate continues
With the start of the new year, many of us are starting to think about improving our health. And among those resolutions, for a lot […]
Are mobile providers doing enough to protect consumers from text scams?
Despite thousands of complaints from customers, it’s been reported that four major mobile networks in the UK are failing to protect against the threat of […]
Thousands of women not sent information about cervical cancer screening
According to the British Medical Association (BMA), a computer error has resulted in almost 50,000 women in the UK to miss information about their cervical […]
Millions of messages exposed in database security breach
After a security breach, millions of text messages have been exposed from the database of tech company Voxox. These messages included links to reset passwords, […]
Broadband and phone providers fined for overcharging customers
According to industry regulator Ofcom, nearly half a million EE and Virgin customers’ in the UK are “out of pocket” due to a billing error, […]
British Chancellor of the Exchequer announces plans for interest-free loans
As the 2018 budget is announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, some new developments come to light. Phillip Hammond is set to […]
The latest Uber court hearing
In a landmark case for gig economy workers, taxi company Uber have just faced a court hearing which could change the way workers are treated […]