What is putting consumers off buying electric cars?
With an increasing amount of focus being placed on climate change and the environment, many campaign groups are hoping for a move towards greener vehicles, […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
How does taxing sugary drinks affect consumption?
In 2017, Philadelphia became the second city in the US to introduce a tax on sugary beverages and soda. And the results show that similar […]
Amazon ordered to remove children’s products containing high levels of lead and cadmium
Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site. This […]
Instagram takes steps to remove anti-vaccination posts on platform
The social media site, Instagram, has just announced that it will be blocking anti-vaccination hashtags, as it says they are being used to spread “verifiably […]
Facebook facing lawsuit over “private censorship” issues
Following concerns over freedom of speech, a Polish NGO has filed a lawsuit against social media giant Facebook over “private censorship” issues. This follows fan […]
The latest updates to Facebook’s platforms
Trust in Facebook is at an all-time low. The Cambridge Analytica data scandal, along with concerns over the privacy and security of users’ data has […]
Smart Speakers and Privacy – Managing the Risks
The smart speaker industry is growing rapidly. It’s now estimated that 22% of US adults own a smart speaker, and around 46% use some type […]
How soil damage is contributing to climate change
Climate change and environmental damage are two of the biggest threats to public health. They also undermine food production efforts, which has a negative impact […]
Kids and harmful web content: managing the risks
The recent removal of harmful ads on YouTube has added to the growing concerns over what kids are being exposed to when using the internet. […]
How will the rise in payday loan compensation claims affect consumers?
Due to the rise in compensation claims in the last few years, lenders have warned that this could lead to an increase in payday loan […]