Regulation

Consumers struggling to pay back credit card debt

Throughout 2019, the average consumer’s credit card spending has steadily increased. And with predictions that balances will continue to get…

7 years ago

Amazon Marketplace is still struggling to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods

According to an investigation by The Guardian, internet giant Amazon still has a major problem with counterfeit goods being sold…

7 years ago

FDA proposes new legislation for warnings on cigarette boxes

In 2011, US regulators failed to push through legislation that would force tobacco companies to include full-colour images on cigarette…

7 years ago

Report calls for better farming practices to slow global warming

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the security of our food supply. Rising global temperatures and increased…

7 years ago

GiffGaff fined for overcharing mobile phone customers

In an investigation, Ofcom, the communications regulator, has revealed that GiffGaff has overcharged some of its mobile phone customers by…

7 years ago

G7 expresses concerns about the potential risks of Facebook’s new cryptocurrency

Last month, Facebook announced plans that it will be launching its own cryptocurrency, known as “Libra”. However, in talks between…

7 years ago

Facebook faces record fine over privacy breaches

In a statement released by the US Federal Trade Commission, it has been announced that Facebook will have to pay…

7 years ago

Samsung faces legal proceedings over misleading ad campaigns

Waterproof phones are highly popular, especially in the summer months when users are looking to take them to the beach…

7 years ago

UberEats changes contracts with restaurants following investigation

Following an investigation, UberEats in Australia has agreed to change part of its contract that says restaurants are responsible for…

7 years ago

Consumer group warns that flammable fridges could still be on sale

Despite safety fears, a consumer group in the UK has warned that thousands of fridges that are currently on sale…

7 years ago