British Chancellor of the Exchequer announces plans for interest-free loans
As the 2018 budget is announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, some new developments come to light. Phillip Hammond is set to […]
Regulation
First FDA approved cannabis-based medication now available for patients
The FDA approved the first cannabis-based medication for epilepsy earlier in the year. The drug, Epidiolex, is an oral solution used to treat certain types […]
The latest Uber court hearing
In a landmark case for gig economy workers, taxi company Uber have just faced a court hearing which could change the way workers are treated […]
The latest US food recalls
Whether it’s meat, poultry, salad, vegetables, or any other type of food, products that are contaminated in certain bacterias can make consumers sick. The latest […]
Anti-smoking campaign under fire
With declining smoking rates in the UK, the e-cigarette industry has been steadily growing. Major producers are often running campaigns, encouraging smokers to switch. And […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]