The Gig Economy: Pros and Cons for Workers and Employers

The move towards short-term contracts, freelance work, and independent contractors has accelerated in recent years. This paradigm shift has both advantages and disadvantages for both workers and employers. Here are some pros... Read more »

Uber Eats and Domino’s announce a new partnership for delivery orders

The famous pizza delivery service Domin’s has entered a new partnership with Uber Eats, providing more options for consumers to place their orders. It means that delivery drivers will be dispatched by... Read more »

The Case for Paid Parental Leave: Why It’s Essential for Families and the Economy

Parental leave is one of the best ways to support new parents. However, it’s not always available. For example, in the US, many new parents have to return to work soon after... Read more »

Walmart will soon be expanding its pharmacy services 

In recent years, Walmart has expanded many of its services to customers. Rather than just a food retailer, the company now offers a range of products and services, including healthcare.  The latest... Read more »

How to claim a share of Meta’s privacy lawsuit settlement 

Now that Meta has finally agreed to settle an ongoing privacy lawsuit over the misuse of its users’ data, Facebook users now have until August to file a claim and get a... Read more »

The pros and cons of buying a property at auction 

Purchasing a property at auction is growing in popularity and there’s a wider choice on offer.  With a speedy home-buying process and the chance to bag a property bargain, it’s not hard... Read more »

Amazon announces its latest strategy to protect customers from counterfeit items 

Amazon has announced details of its latest efforts to reduce the number of counterfeit goods on its website and has also reminded customers of the protection it offers against fake items. According... Read more »

Apple will soon become the latest tech company to offer buy now, pay later 

In the last few years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become increasingly popular with online shoppers. As the movement continues to grow, Apple is now the latest company to announce it... Read more »

Which streaming services are switching to free ad-supported plans? 

In recent years, several major streaming services have rolled out cheaper services that include ads. For example, in July 2022, Netflix announced that it would soon be offering a cheaper “with ads”... Read more »

US food regulator publishes new guidance on labelling for plant-based milk 

More people have switched to a plant-based diet in recent years for environmental or health reasons. This has meant increased demand for alternatives, and the global milk substitutes market is now valued... Read more »