How does the FDA plan to lower the cost of generic drugs?
Ned Sharpless, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has just announced that the agency will be taking steps to improve the development […]
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Calls for websites to do more to deal with fake reviews
Online shopping is big business. And with the industry growing at a rapid pace, the number of transactions is increasing year on year. Many online […]
How consumers can protect themselves from online trading scams
In recent years, thousands of people have fallen victim to “get rich quick” schemes using online trading platforms. Social media campaigns aimed at convincing people […]
Government regulations could mean tighter security rules on smart devices
The rising use of internet connected household devices is bringing many benefits to consumers. However, there are also concerns over the security of these devices […]
The new code for banking scams: how does it work?
In the UK, millions of pounds are lost every year to bank transfer scams. But, under a new voluntary code introduced this week, victims will […]
Regulator rules that broadband and phone providers must inform customers about the best deals
In a bid to break the “loyalty penalties” consumers face on some of their bills, broadband, phone, and television providers will, in future, have to […]
UK announces plans to ban single-use plastics by 2020
Plastic waste is an issue that’s damaging the oceans and the environment. And in a bid to tackle the problem, the British government has announced […]
How does taxing sugary drinks affect consumption?
In 2017, Philadelphia became the second city in the US to introduce a tax on sugary beverages and soda. And the results show that similar […]
Amazon ordered to remove children’s products containing high levels of lead and cadmium
Internet retailer Amazon has announced that a number of products containing toxic levels of cadmium and lead will be withdrawn from its US site. This […]
Instagram takes steps to remove anti-vaccination posts on platform
The social media site, Instagram, has just announced that it will be blocking anti-vaccination hashtags, as it says they are being used to spread “verifiably […]