Three celebrity Instagram posts promoting weight-loss products banned
Research has shown that social media sites like Facebook and Instagram can cause mental health issues, low self-esteem and body image issues, especially when they […]
Regulation
Australian watchdog takes court action against Google
Google has been under the spotlight a lot in the last few years, from the home mini scandal to scrutiny over digital tax. Now, in […]
Ofgem announces tougher financial checks on energy startups
Under new proposals designed to ensure fast-growing energy companies are financially able to handle expansion, the regulator has announced that, in the future, there could […]
The latest payday loan provider to close due to complaints
Following the collapse of Wonga last year, the UK’s largest remaining payday loan provider has announced it will close “due to regulatory uncertainty”. This will […]
Supermarkets cut back on plastic for Christmas products
As part of plans to cut down on single-use plastic, UK supermarkets have pledged to cut down on plastic in their Christmas ranges. Among them, […]
Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices
After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a teenager. The 18-year-old, Daniel Wakefield, […]
Report shows an increase in consumer credit defaults
Consumer credit card spending has been steadily increasing in 2019. It’s predicted that this pattern will continue and that balance will continue to rise, leading […]
Wonga compensation claims – the latest news
The payday loan company Wonga went into administration last year. It officially stopped lending on 30th August, with the administrators taking over the servicing of […]
Consumers warned to be cautious when buying keto products online
The ever-popular keto diet craze is growing fast, mostly due to word of mouth and social media promotions. However, with an increasing number of scammers […]
Amazon faces more accustations in antitrust investigation
Internet giant Amazon is currently undergoing antitrust investigations. But as well as this, the firm has now been accused of creating algorithms that promote certain […]