Consumer and Society

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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”…

8 years ago

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.…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago