UK Internet users made 2.3 billion visits to search engines in May 2012, up by 82 million visits compared to April 2012, according to new research.

The increase in worldwide spam volumes has lead to more legitimate email marketing messages being consigned to the ‘junk’ bin, according to new research.

My1login has launched a new password protection service, which aims to capitallise on the growing number of online accounts, as cloud, mobile and social network use increases.

Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.

Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.

UK internet advertising spend is forecast to grow 10.3% this year, accounting for more than a third of all UK ad spend, according to a new report.

Advertising giant WPP has bought independent digital agency AKQA for an undisclosed sum.

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Nike Twitter campaign, featuring a Tweet from Wayne Rooney using the brand’s slogan.

Faith in the England football team is growing following this week’s win against Ukraine, with flight searches to Poland and Ukraine increasing by 51% and a 51% uplift in searches for Sharp TV’s, according to new data.

Google is threatening to sue a major site that allows users to rip YouTube videos and record them as MP3 files.