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 […]
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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 […]
Short term lenders fear new rise in compensation claims
It looks as though payday loans are becoming the new PPI in that many people have been mis-sold it and are seeking compensation as a […]
The latest Facebook hacking scandal
Trust in Facebook is already low. The Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal earlier in the year knocked consumer confidence in the site; and now, another data […]
How parents can manage their child’s screen time
According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures are on the rise, with […]
How to save money on your energy bills
With winter fast approaching, many households are starting to think about the cost of heating their home. With the colder weather comes higher energy bills. […]
How can the UK tackle health inequality?
In the last ten years in the UK, the main strategy for combating obesity and unhealthy lifestyles has been by focusing on education. Although education […]