Researchers find data of 1.2 billion consumers on the dark web
In the last few years, there has been a surge in the number of data breaches. This is, of course, a major concern for consumers. […]
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Vitamin E acetate identified as the most likely cause of vaping crisis
As the vaping crisis continues, health officials have now released a publication identifying vitamin E acetate as the most likely cause of the lung illnesses. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supermarkets cut back on plastic for Christmas products
As part of plans to cut down on single-use plastic, UK supermarkets have pledged to cut down on plastic in their Christmas ranges. Among them, […]
Report shows an increase in consumer credit defaults
Consumer credit card spending has been steadily increasing in 2019. It’s predicted that this pattern will continue and that balance will continue to rise, leading […]