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Growing number of children buying prescription drugs on social media

The drug Xanax is available over the counter in the US, and is commonly used to treat anxiety. However, in…

6 years ago

New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids

As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown…

6 years ago

Charges being made against Barclays Bank over fraud allegations

The Serious Fraud Agency (SFO) has announced that it will be pressing charges against Barclays Bank over allegations of fraud.…

6 years ago

NHS computer systems could be responsible for hundreds of deaths each year

The NHS uses computers across its network for various reasons, including storing patient records, making appointments and for running medical…

6 years ago

Could heat-not-burn spell an end to vaping?

If the big guns in the tobacco industry are to be believed, heat-not-burn products are the next big thing in…

6 years ago

Tesco workers take legal action against gender pay gap

The gender pay gap is an ongoing issue in society. UK figures show that the current gap between men and…

6 years ago

Supermarkets step up in the fight against plastic waste

There have been growing concerns from consumers over the amount of plastic waste that companies, and especially supermarkets, are producing…

6 years ago

Lactalis Infant Milk Powder Could Have Been Contaminated For Over a Decade

Following their global recall last year, the dairy giant Lactalis has issued further warnings to consumers over the safety of…

6 years ago

PayPal no longer eBay’s first choice for online payments

In recent news, eBay is set to drop PayPal as its main payment processor for, they say, the sake of…

6 years ago

Travel Insurance Companies Refusing To Pay For Accidents That Were Caused By Alcohol

Holidays are a time to relax, and many choose to drink alcohol whilst abroad. However, The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)…

6 years ago