Regulation

CMA raises concerns over PayPal’s takeover of iZettle

According to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), PayPal’s takeover of iZettle is a competition concern. The watchdog have warned…

8 years ago

UK plastic surgeons call for changes to firework packaging

In the last few years, the number of patients needing emergency treatment in the UK due to firework related incidents…

8 years ago

Cigarette packaging in the US will now include “corrective statements”, due to court order

As a result of a 1999 lawsuit, cigarette packets in the US will soon need to display a “corrective statement”.…

8 years ago

Study shows UK pubs are failing to stop underage gambling

Gambling machines in pubs are age restricted in the UK, and children under 18 are not permitted to use them.…

8 years ago

Millions of messages exposed in database security breach

After a security breach, millions of text messages have been exposed from the database of tech company Voxox. These messages…

8 years ago

Broadband and phone providers fined for overcharging customers

According to industry regulator Ofcom, nearly half a million EE and Virgin customers’ in the UK are “out of pocket”…

8 years ago

Study: Low emission zone hasn’t improved child lung health

Low emission zones were introduced in London in 2008. However, a recent study has shown that despite improving air quality,…

8 years ago

FDA release new proposals for reducing rates of teenagers vaping

E-cigarettes are recommended as a tool for adults who are trying to stop smoking. However, there have been warnings in…

8 years ago

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.…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago