UK regulator announces approval of new Covid vaccine 

Regulators in the UK have announced that a new COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for adults aged 18 to 50. The vaccine is manufactured by Velneva – which is based in  Livingston... Read more »

Ukraine-related charity scams and phishing campaigns are on the rise 

As the Ukraine conflict continues, many people are showing their support by making charitable donations to those affected. However, scammers are taking advantage of this and the number of Ukraine-related phishing campaigns... Read more »

FDA approves second booster shots for the over 50s 

The FDA has now extended its emergency authorization of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to include a second booster shot for all adults over 50.  Whilst announcing its decision, the FDA said... Read more »

Starbucks speeds up its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics 

Coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it’s moving away from single-use plastics and piloting a reusable cup scheme.  The company, which has pledged to become more sustainable in a number of ways,... Read more »

Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other retailers withdraw business from Russia

Due to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of retail giants, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, have joined the list of businesses refusing to do business in Russia.  McDonald’s said it would... Read more »

UK government proposes updates to the Online Safety Bill to stop scam ads 

The UK government has proposed an update to the Online Safety Bill that could mean search engines and social media sites will have to stop paid scams ads appearing on their platforms. ... Read more »

The pros and cons of a cashless society 

Increasing numbers of consumers are now choosing to use a card or contactless device to make payments, rather than using physical money. In fact, statistics show that 80% of people prefer spending... Read more »

The health benefits of reducing meat consumption 

It’s estimated that 22% of the global population is vegetarian, and studies have shown that not eating meat reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.  Even eating less... Read more »

FedEx suspends some of its US freight services due to staff shortages 

According to a report, delivery company FedEx has suspended some of its US shipment services due to supply chain issues and staff shortages related to COVID-19.  The report says that FedEx is... Read more »

WHO urges countries to end international travel bans 

In a statement published last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that international travel bans should be lifted, stating that bans “do not provide added value”.  The statement, which was made... Read more »