Monsanto ordered to pay $289 million in landmark ruling
In what’s considered a landmark ruling, the Monsanto, the makers of “Roundup” weedkiller, have been ordered to pay out $289 million to an individual in […]
Articles by Robert Lawson
Frozen vegetables recalled over listeria risk
Following the recent outbreak of listeria in Europe, a number of major UK supermarkets have announced that they will have to recall some of their […]
How will GDPR affect businesses
With more and more people around the world becoming computer literate, we rarely give a second thought when passing around or email or name. It’s […]
Npower criticised over energy price increase
One of the UK’s largest energy companies, Npower, has just announced that it will be increasing its prices next month. The average energy bill will […]
How is the rise of global tourism affecting the environment?
Over the last sixty years, the tourism industry has grown from just tens of millions to nearly 700 million in 2004. Across the world, travel […]
Competition watchdog warns that energy company merger could increase prices for consumers
The planned merger of two of the UK’s biggest energy companies, Npower and SSE, is under new scrutiny following a statement from the competition watchdog […]
Treasury pledges extra funding in crackdown on loan sharks
It’s estimated that 300,000 households in the UK are currently in debt with loan sharks. These lenders aren’t regulated, and commonly use tactics like intimidation […]
Millions of eggs recalled due to salmonella contamination
A recent statement from the FDA has confirmed that a farm in Indiana has recalled over 200 million eggs due to a potential contamination with […]
Fertility clinic loses 4000 eggs and embryos in freezer malfunction
Over 4000 eggs and embryos being stored for families in Ohio are reported to have been affected in a recent freezer malfunction. The clinic says […]
How will the Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal affect trust in Facebook?
The recent Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal has shocked Facebook users around the world. Reports of personal data being collected and manipulated for political purposes are […]