British airways faces record fine after GDPR breach
Until now, the largest penalty ever imposed under data protection laws was on Facebook, which was a fine of £500,000 for its role in the […]
Articles by Howard Crimsen
How to avoid online holiday booking scams
With so many consumers now using the internet to book their holidays, experts are warning that there’s an increased risk of falling victim to online […]
San Francisco announces ban on e-cigarettes
Earlier in the year, San Francisco announced that it was planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes until the devices had been properly investigated by […]
MP’s call for charges to use self-checkout machines to encourage more human interaction
In a bid to try and “heal social divisions”, MP’s in the UK have urged major supermarkets to introduce a small charge to customers when […]
The new code for banking scams: how does it work?
In the UK, millions of pounds are lost every year to bank transfer scams. But, under a new voluntary code introduced this week, victims will […]
UK energy bills due to increase
Low-paid workers in the UK are set to get a pay rise as of this week, as minimum wage increases by 4.9%. However, at the […]
Study: 1.5 million UK jobs could be lost due to automation
According to an analysis carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rise in automation means that as many as 1.5 million jobs […]
Instagram’s new online shopping feature – how does it work?
Instagram, the popular social media site, recently announced that it will be expanding into the retail sales sector. This news comes as the site’s parent […]
Provident rejects takeover offer from competitor
Provident, the high-interest doorstep lender, has just turned down a takeover bid from its rival, Non-Standard Finance. The deal, which at 511p per share, was […]
FDA focuses on the safety of supplements
It’s estimated that around 75% of consumers in the US take dietary supplements on a regular basis. Among older people, it’s higher with around 80% […]