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 […]
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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 […]
Amazon faces more accustations in antitrust investigation
Internet giant Amazon is currently undergoing antitrust investigations. But as well as this, the firm has now been accused of creating algorithms that promote certain […]
What are the new fraud prevention regulations for online retailers and banks?
In an attempt to reduce the risk of fraud for consumers, new European regulations are being implemented that are intended to improve payment security online. […]
Car manufacturers to add safety feature to prevent hot car deaths
According to the National Safety Council, every year in the US, around 37 children die as a result of being left in a hot car. […]