Successful funding round for Yubo signals golden age for European startups
French social media app Yubo has raised an impressive €11.2 million in capital to continue its international development as a social app for teenagers and […]
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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 […]
Wonga compensation claims – the latest news
The payday loan company Wonga went into administration last year. It officially stopped lending on 30th August, with the administrators taking over the servicing of […]
What does the Thomas Cook collapse mean for holidaymakers?
After last-minute negotiations to try and save the company, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that Thomas Cook, the UK’s 5th largest airline, […]
How can you avoid social media scams?
With there now being an estimated 3.48 billion social media users globally, an increasing number of scammers are using these platforms to lure victims into […]
How to avoid online holiday booking scams
With so many consumers now using the internet to book their holidays, experts are warning that there’s an increased risk of falling victim to online […]
How consumers can protect themselves from online trading scams
In recent years, thousands of people have fallen victim to “get rich quick” schemes using online trading platforms. Social media campaigns aimed at convincing people […]
The new code for banking scams: how does it work?
In the UK, millions of pounds are lost every year to bank transfer scams. But, under a new voluntary code introduced this week, victims will […]
What is putting consumers off buying electric cars?
With an increasing amount of focus being placed on climate change and the environment, many campaign groups are hoping for a move towards greener vehicles, […]
The latest updates to Facebook’s platforms
Trust in Facebook is at an all-time low. The Cambridge Analytica data scandal, along with concerns over the privacy and security of users’ data has […]