A strong reinsurance sector is key to protect small businesses from future crises
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 […]
Regulation
FDA rejects calls to ban the use of phthalates in food packaging
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made the decision that phthalates can still be used in products, despite campaigners claiming they are toxic […]
Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support
Ex-Facebook content moderator sues Meta over lack of mental health support A former content moderator at Facebook has filed a lawsuit against Meta and its contractor […]
Report shows that illegal car repossessions are still a major issue for consumers
A new report released by The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has shown that some auto loan servicers are still engaging in unfair or illegal […]
When will the US relax its COVID-19 restrictions on foreign travel?
Currently, passengers traveling to the US are required to take a test within one day of their journey, and most unvaccinated foreign travelers are banned. […]
WeChat suspends some accounts over links to NFT trading
China’s WeChat messaging app recently announced that it has suspended a number of accounts linked to the trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company claims […]
The growing burden of medical debt for American consumers
In a study released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), analysts found that medical debt is becoming increasingly harmful to consumers – and many […]
Twitter plans expansion of its “Safety Mode” feature
Twitter has been struggling for years to deal with abuse and harassment on its platform. After close scrutiny from regulators, the company now plans to […]
New state laws passed to protect patients from staggering medical bills
In most US states, patients are responsible for their own medical debts. This means that some consumers are left struggling with debt after receiving large […]
Investigation launched into Instagram’s effects on teenagers
Just weeks after Instagram announced it would be pausing its “Instagram for Kids” project, an investigation has been launched in several US states into how […]