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 bigger, there are concerns that […]
Regulation
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 on its platform. The investigators […]
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 boxes. However, the FDA is […]
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 rainfall, along with more extreme […]
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 a total of £2.9 million […]
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 G7 ministers, leaders have expressed […]
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 a record fine of $5 […]
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 or swimming pool. However, mobile […]
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 refunding customers for delivery errors, […]
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 could be flammable. Which? claim […]