Oral sunscreen: Putting lives at risk?
Several drugs manufacturers in the US are now producing supplements which they claim can reduce the risk of sunburn. These products, which are Advanced Skin […]
Articles by Liz Daunton
First treatment for smallpox approved in the US
Thanks to vaccination efforts, smallpox was eradicated in 1980. However, following concerns that it could be used in a bioterror attack, the FDA has just […]
Starbucks announces 5p charge on disposable cups to cut down on waste
In a bid to cut down on plastic waste, the coffee chain Starbucks has recently announced that all its branches in the UK will be […]
Ryanair staff announce further strike action
Following the announcement earlier this week that pilots from Ryanair are planning to take strike action, cabin and ground crew have followed and informed that […]
Valsartan recalled in 22 countries due to failed quality standards
Valsartan is commonly used to control patients blood pressure and helps to prevent heart failure. However, the drug is now being recalled in 22 countries […]
Electric car charging stations added to BP petrol stations in the UK
There have been considerable changes to petrol and diesel companies in the last five to ten years. This has only increased in more recent times […]
How can we protect children from the dangers of social media?
The age that children are starting their own social media accounts is getting lower every year. According to a report by Common Sense Media from […]
The changes to credit card regulations in the UK
Millions of credit card customers of the Royal Bank of Scotland group, which also includes NatWest, have been sent new warnings that their cards could […]
Court criticises FCA investigation into interest rate rigging
UBS has recently been under investigation by the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over allegations of “widespread” interest rate rigging. The FCA failed to […]
UK retailers cut their fuel prices after a reduction in wholesale costs
Motorists in the UK have see fuel prices soar in the last few years. In fact, the cost of petrol and diesel is at its […]