Supermarkets cut back on plastic for Christmas products
As part of plans to cut down on single-use plastic, UK supermarkets have pledged to cut down on plastic in their Christmas ranges. Among them, […]
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Study finds increase in the sale of high-sugar children’s drinks
Childhood obesity continues to be a major concern for many governments. But, despite policies intended to reduce sugar consumption in kids, researchers in a new […]
Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices
After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a teenager. The 18-year-old, Daniel Wakefield, […]
Report shows an increase in consumer credit defaults
Consumer credit card spending has been steadily increasing in 2019. It’s predicted that this pattern will continue and that balance will continue to rise, leading […]
Antibiotic resistance in livestock: what are the risks?
For many years, health groups have warned that the increased use of antibiotics in livestock could become a major global issue. And now, a study […]
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 […]
Consumers warned to be cautious when buying keto products online
The ever-popular keto diet craze is growing fast, mostly due to word of mouth and social media promotions. However, with an increasing number of scammers […]
Credit card companies increase interest rates
Despite the US central bank dropping interest rates, and the Bank of England keeping base rate at 0.75%, credit card companies have, in shock announcements, […]
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, […]
Amazon introduced cash payments for customers
Earlier in the year, online retailer Amazon received criticism for not giving its customers the option to pay in cash. However, the company has now […]