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 […]
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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% […]
UK energy firm to stop trading following complaints
In the last year, numerous smaller energy suppliers in the UK have collapsed: the latest being Economy Energy, who have recently been banned from accepting […]
The changes to regulations for homeopathic medicine
Homeopathic remedies have been used for centuries, and are often promoted as a natural alternative to traditional medicine. Often, there are no proven benefits to […]
Consumer confidence: The Brexit effect
After months of Brexit uncertainty, experts have warned that consumer confidence in the UK has taken a massive hit, and has now reached its lowest […]
Should you get a flu shot this year?
According to a survey, which was carried out by the research organisation NORC, the majority of adults in the US haven’t been vaccinated against flu […]
Coca-Cola scale back Christmas tour after health protests
Coca-Cola has recently announced that it will be lowering the number of stops it makes on its annual Christmas tour in the UK. The tour […]