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Short term lenders fear new rise in compensation claims

It looks as though payday loans are becoming the new PPI in that many people have been mis-sold it and…

6 years ago

Is meat-free really healthier?

Meat-free alternatives to meat products are growing in popularity. The main selling point of these products being that they are…

6 years ago

Is social media damaging our mental health?

Social media sites claim to offer plenty of benefits to their users. For example, Facebook market their service as allowing…

6 years ago

Tesco ordered to pay £16.4 million over cyber attack

After a cyber attack in 2016, Tesco Bank has been fined £16.4 million by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The…

6 years ago

Will electric cars ever replace petrol?

According to a new report, electric cars could produce around half the emissions of a fuel powered vehicle over their…

6 years ago

The latest Facebook hacking scandal

Trust in Facebook is already low. The Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal earlier in the year knocked consumer confidence in the…

6 years ago

How parents can manage their child’s screen time

According to a survey, 91% of children in the US aged 2 to 17 regularly play video games. These figures…

6 years ago

Shops that sell Juul and flavoured e-cigarettes to children are being threatened by the FDA

On Wednesday, the head of the US Food and Drug Administration condemned the behaviour of Juul and other e-cigarette manufacturers,…

6 years ago

Trade group cautions that consumers are unable to access credit due to pressure from claims companies

A ramping up of compensation claims has resulted in more and more consumers turning to family and friends for loans,…

6 years ago

Are the banks doing enough to protect consumers against fraud?

Fraud is an ongoing concern for consumers. The financial sector in particular has a major problem with customers’ being scammed,…

6 years ago