MP’s call for charges to use self-checkout machines to encourage more human interaction
In a bid to try and “heal social divisions”, MP’s in the UK have urged major supermarkets to introduce a small charge to customers when […]
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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 […]
Regulator rules that broadband and phone providers must inform customers about the best deals
In a bid to break the “loyalty penalties” consumers face on some of their bills, broadband, phone, and television providers will, in future, have to […]
UK announces plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020
Plastic waste is an issue that’s damaging the oceans and the environment. And in a bid to tackle the problem, the British government has announced […]
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, […]
How does taxing sugary drinks affect consumption?
In 2017, Philadelphia became the second city in the US to introduce a tax on sugary beverages and soda. And the results show that similar […]
Oil prices: a short-term explosion?
With the oil price per barrel rising significantly since the start of the year, industry experts are predicting an even higher increase in the years […]
Amazon ordered to remove children’s products containing high levels of lead and cadmium
Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site. This […]
Instagram takes steps to remove anti-vaccination posts on platform
The social media site, Instagram, has just announced that it will be blocking anti-vaccination hashtags, as it says they are being used to spread “verifiably […]
Facebook facing lawsuit over “private censorship” issues
Following concerns over freedom of speech, a Polish NGO has filed a lawsuit against social media giant Facebook over “private censorship” issues. This follows fan […]