Tag: internet
Online marketplaces flooded with misleading ‘faux-zempic’ weight-loss supplements, Which? warns
Online marketplaces and high-street health retailers are being flooded with weight-loss supplements making misleading claims. That’s according to a major investigation by the consumer association Which? which has warned that […]
UK online time hits new high, but public trust drops
The UK’s dependence on the internet has reached a new peak. Adults now spend an average of four and a half hours online every day, a 10-minute increase from last […]
Taliban pulls the plug on internet and mobiles in ‘immorality crackdown’
Afghanistan is in the grips of a nationwide internet and mobile phone blackout as the hardline Taliban cracks down on what it terms “immorality.” The move follows a decree by […]
Nearly half of young people would prefer world without internet, study shows
A recent UK survey reveals that nearly half of young people would prefer a world without the internet, largely due to its negative impact on their well-being. The study, conducted […]
3 in 4 pensioners unaware of broadband social tariffs, claims study
Over three-quarters of pensioners (78%) are still not aware of broadband social tariffs despite millions potentially being eligible for cheaper deals Two-fifths of pensioners (41%) now say they rely on […]
The Future of Internet Speed: What to Expect in 2024 and Beyond
Once upon a time, in the age of dial-up, even one megabit per second was considered a fast internet speed. Today, that’s barely enough to register on an internet speed […]
Ofcom report: we’re now spending 56 days a year online!
Ofcom’s latest Online Nation research takes a look at how people in the UK are spending their time online. It found that teenagers and children are leading the way in getting […]
Online Safety Bill will make it easier for bereaved parents to access children’s social media
Children and adults across the UK will be better protected by the pioneering Online Safety Bill thanks to several critical amendments, claims the government. Planned rules to prevent children […]
Average Brit spends £1,852 on subscriptions each year
Subscription services can provide us with easy access to just about anything, from streaming services and meal kits to wellness plans and music. But these subscription services add up quickly […]
1 in 8 Brits who use internet dating have been targeted by romance scam
One in eight Brits (12%) who have tried internet dating have been targeted by romance or phishing scams, research by cybersecurity company NordVPN can reveal. These cons see fraudsters match with another […]
