Regulation

Ofgem announces ban on backdating energy bills over 12 months

It’s estimated that 10% of UK households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Despite a newly introduced energy cap…

6 years ago

The latest victory for gig economy workers

The “gig economy” has been recognised as an important issue in the last few years. There have recently been several…

6 years ago

Alabama could be the next state to ban smoking in cars with children

In light of the ongoing concerns over the health effects of passive smoking, especially for children, the state of Alabama…

6 years ago

New report highlights the need for reforms in the marketing and sale of opioids

As part of the ongoing investigations into the marketing and sales practices of opioid manufacturers, a new report has shown…

6 years ago

Charges being made against Barclays Bank over fraud allegations

The Serious Fraud Agency (SFO) has announced that it will be pressing charges against Barclays Bank over allegations of fraud.…

6 years ago

Tesco workers take legal action against gender pay gap

The gender pay gap is an ongoing issue in society. UK figures show that the current gap between men and…

6 years ago

Travel Insurance Companies Refusing To Pay For Accidents That Were Caused By Alcohol

Holidays are a time to relax, and many choose to drink alcohol whilst abroad. However, The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS)…

6 years ago

Ryanair Pledges To Be Plastic Free By 2023

As part of its ongoing “green makeover”, Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair has announced that it plans to become plastic free…

6 years ago

Could Second Hand Toys Be A Health Risk To Children?

Second hand toys are a popular choice among parents. However, a new study has shown that they could pose a…

6 years ago

Sugar Tax Could Lead To An Increase In Alcohol Consumption

The new tax on sugary soft drinks is due to be introduced in the UK in the coming months. Since…

6 years ago