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The hidden agenda behind smart meters
The hidden agenda behind smart meters has been raised as a result of the Government and industry sponsoring this initiative. Questions are being asked if this is in the best interests of consumers. BACKGROUND Smart meters are being promoted as a way of ending...
Shopping safely online – advice for consumers
WHAT SHOULD CONSUMERS DO WHEN SHOPPING SAFELY ONLINE? Shopping safely online is more important than ever now as it brings various risks of being caught out by scams and fraud. It is important that you take various measures to protect yourself when shopping online,...
Christmas gift card rip-off – what you need to know
A Christmas gift card is a popular option to enable your loved ones to spend at their favourite stores, although there are hidden rip-offs you need to know. The state of the high street is increasingly precarious with firms going into administration every week, so...
Importance of Saving Money Post Covid-19
Importance of Saving Money Post Covid-19 It's no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused major lockdowns across the world. People have been unable to travel abroad, go out for drinks or eat out in restaurants with friends and family. This massive restriction on...
Package holidays – what you need to know
Did you know that package holidays, school and business trips are covered by the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangement Regulations 2018? This is usually referred to as the Package Travel Regulations 2018. Anything that goes wrong is a breach of contract and you...
Rejecting cars on finance – what you need to know
Rejecting cars on finance is a problem I see virtually every day. This is an interesting case that came to my attention given the various consumer laws it spans. BACKGROUND A customer rejected a car on finance after 3 months under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, only to...