Why is credit card use on the rise?
A recent report by Packaged Facts has shown that consumer credit card spending has increased by 7% in the last five years. But, with credit […]
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Amazon announces its next project: payment by handprints
As Amazon continues looking to give consumers more choice in terms of payment options, a report in the Wall Street Journal has suggested that it […]
Starbucks announces new sustainability goals
Sustainability and green issues are a big concern for many consumers. Because of this, more and more companies are beginning to focus on finding more […]
Paypal confirms users may have been affected by security breach
According to a report by a security analyst, Alex Birsan, PayPal has put user passwords at risk to hackers. PayPal has confirmed the claims and […]
ASA ruling bans vaping adverts from Instagram
Earlier in the year, a group of 125 anti-smoking groups called for social media platforms to do more to stop influencers marketing tobacco products and […]
US to raise age limit for smoking and vaping from 18 to 21
In recent months, e-cigarettes and the ‘vaping epidemic’ have dominated the news headlines. Now, Congress has finalised a bill that would raise the age limit […]
Low-dose nicotine cigarettes approved by FDA
In recent years, many quit smoking products have appeared on the market. Products like e-cigarettes and NRT have shown to be effective in a lot […]
Successful funding round for Yubo signals golden age for European startups
French social media app Yubo has raised an impressive €11.2 million in capital to continue its international development as a social app for teenagers and […]
Report shows new climate policies will penalise polluting companies
The UN recently issued warnings over the impact of climate change, pollution, and environmental damage, and how many countries are being too slow in taking […]
Uber’s licence in London rejected by TfL
In a shock decision by the transport authorities in London, Uber’s license to operate in the city has been rejected. According to Transport for London, […]