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Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers 

July 27, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product can lead to a huge […]

Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical 

July 19, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for human consumption”, as they contain […]

Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments 

July 16, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Two US government regulators – the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) – have issued a […]

US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription 

July 12, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth control pills to American consumers.  […]

Regulator considers changes to car sales regulations to protect consumers 

July 10, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new crackdown on misleading or detective car sales tactics, which includes providing accurate information on prices.  Under […]

Apple customers could get compensation in battery lawsuit 

July 6, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Following the launch of a major legal claim against Apple for misleading its customers, millions of iPhone users in the UK could now be eligible […]

FDA issues marketing denial order for all Juul products 

June 30, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

The FDA has issued a marketing denial order for all Juul products being sold in the US. This means that businesses must stop selling and […]

What are the risks of buy now pay later (BNPL)? 

June 15, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes can be an appealing option for many consumers. In total, over half the population used services like Klarna, PayPal, […]

Ford agrees to pay $19.2 million settlement over false fuel economy claims 

June 13, 2022 Liz Daunton 0

After complaints were raised in nearly every US state, Ford will pay a settlement of $19.2 million for falsely advertising the real-world fuel economy of […]

A strong reinsurance sector is key to protect small businesses from future crises

May 25, 2022 Consumer and Society 0

Last week, research released by Bibby Financial Services revealed that many small businesses in the UK are struggling to cope with rising prices and supply […]

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