Consumer and Society

Survey shows broadband customers in the UK unhappy with service

In the UK, it’s estimated that around 90% of homes that are connected to a broadband service use one of…

8 years ago

Could robots benefit consumers and farmers alike?

In Florida, a robot called Harv scuttles frantically around the fruit fields, scooping up strawberries with his 16 camera-guided fingers.…

8 years ago

San Fransisco proposes ban on the sale of e-cigarettes

As the FDA continues to investigate the safety of e-cigarettes, San Francisco has announced that it plans to ban them…

8 years ago

Calls for regulators to do more to protect consumers

According to the National Audit Office (NAO), four of the biggest consumer watchdogs in the UK aren’t doing enough to…

8 years ago

FDA approves new drug for severe depression

The FDA has recently announced that it has approved the drug “esketamine”, which can be used in patients with depression…

8 years ago

UK energy company could close due to poor customer service

Due to complaints about poor customer service, Energy supplier Solarplicity has been banned by regulator Ofgem from taking new customers.…

8 years ago

The opioid epidemic: reducing fatalities

It’s estimated that 49,000 people in the US died in 2017 due to opioid abuse or addiction. And although there’s…

8 years ago

Companys remove YouTube ads following concerns over child safety

Following concerns raised by a video blogger about pedophiles using YouTube to trade information, a number of major firms have…

8 years ago

Ryanair’s new loyalty scheme

Ryanair is Europe’s busiest low-budget airline. However, in recent years, it’s seen a lot of bad publicity, including numerous strike…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago