CBD oil: what do consumers need to know?
An increasing number of consumers are turning to CBD oil to treat medical conditions. But with the regulations and clinical evidence being so confusing, many […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
Shopify faces complants from consumers and merchants
Shopify is one of the largest web hosts for online stores. The platform has over 800,000 merchants, who are able to store and ship merchandise […]
Consumers urged to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
Last year’s flu epidemic was one of the worst on record. Although experts say it’s too soon to predict how severe this year’s flu season […]
Political ads to be banned on Twitter
There’s no doubt that the Cambridge Analytica scandal has damaged the reputation of many social media platforms. And with trust in online platforms at an […]
Why do consumers prefer digital banking?
The closure of bank branches may be alarming for many consumers. But, a survey from Provident Bank shows that there’s a reason for their decline: […]
New cystic fibrosis and Alzheimers drug sent for FDA approval
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disease that causes persistent lung infections and can lead to breathing difficulties. For many years, scientists have been looking for […]
Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned
Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body image issues, especially when they […]
Ofgem announces tougher financial checks on energy startups
Under new proposals designed to ensure fast-growing energy companies are financially able to handle expansion, the regulator has announced that, in the future, there could […]
Facebook announces its latest update
As part of a series of attempts to encourage journalism on its site, Facebook has launched a news tab. This controversial move will mean that, […]
The latest payday loan provider to close due to complaints
Following the collapse of Wonga last year, the UK’s largest remaining payday loan provider has announced it will close “due to regulatory uncertainty”. This will […]