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 […]
Regulation
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Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site.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 […]
Smart Speakers and Privacy – Managing the Risks
The smart speaker industry is growing rapidly. It’s now estimated that 22% of US adults own a smart speaker, and around 46% use some type […]
Kids and harmful web content: managing the risks
The recent removal of harmful ads on YouTube has added to the growing concerns over what kids are being exposed to when using the internet. […]
Are businesses going off social media marketing?
The cosmetics firm Lush UK recently announced that it will be closing its UK social media accounts. Despite social media being seen as more and […]
How will the rise in payday loan compensation claims affect consumers?
Due to the rise in compensation claims in the last few years, lenders have warned that this could lead to an increase in payday loan […]
Will the new FOBT gambling regulations do more harm than good?
With the number of people suffering from gambling addiction continuing to rise, MP’s are looking for new ways to regulate the industry and protect the […]
UK supermarket merger: how Sainsbury’s plans to address the CMA’s concerns
As part of the efforts to address the concerns raised by their supermarket merger in the UK, Sainsbury’s and Asda say they could sell off […]