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 are seeking compensation as a […]
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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 a “healthier” option. But are […]
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 people to “connect and share […]
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 breach affected thousands of Tesco […]
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 lifetime. If these figures are […]
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 site; and now, another data […]
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 are on the rise, with […]
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, telling those companies that they […]
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, as has slashing the number […]
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, and according to the latest […]