Internet account passwords- UK users need 22
UK Internet users have an average of 22 password protected accounts, according to a survey.But many people put themselves at risk of theft by using…
UK spends more on Internet shopping than any other major country- official figures show.
Internet shopping is more popular in the UK than in any other major country- a survey from regulator Ofcom shows.Consumers in the UK spend an…
Google’s boss is proud of tax avoidance
Google’s tax avoidance is called ‘capitalism’- says chairman Eric Schmidt.Google chairman Eric Schmidt has insisted that he is “very proud” of the company’s tax structure,…
Price comparison websites lack trust according to customers
Consumers’ lack of trust in some price comparison websites means that they miss out on potential savings- a watchdog was warned.A previous study by the…
Ecommerce websites face new OFT scrutiny
UK regulators are examining ecommerce websites on how they may be monitoring online shoppers in order to target them with different prices.The Office of Fair…
100,000 NHS patients to get doctor by broadband next year
Up to 100,000 NHS patients will be able to use the internet to manage their health problems from their own homes next year.The ‘telehealth’ initiative…
John Lewis warns Amazon’s tax avoidance will drive UK companies out of business
The UK Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving law abiding UK based retailers out of business the managing director of John…
UK patients will view their NHS records online in three years
NHS patients will be given online access to their health records in the next three years under plans to be announced by the Government.Doctors’ surgeries…
Millions in UK lack basic online skills
About 16 million people in the UK lack basic online skills- a new survey suggests.The report, conducted by consultancy firm Booz & Company, defines basic…
Dangers of Twitter- nine fined for naming rape victim
Nine people have each been told to pay £624 to a woman raped by footballer Ched Evans after they admitted naming her on Twitter.Further to…