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Consumer Direct - http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/
A one-stop service run by the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. Provides information and links to sources of further advice on issues of concern to general consumers. |
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Energy Efficiency - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Advice on energy efficiency from the Energy Saving Trust, an independent, government-funded body. Includes tips and information and details of grants and offers available. |
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Office of Fair Trading: Consumer Information - http://www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/
General advice on consumer rights in the UK, information on your rights under the law, tips on how to complain or how to find someone who can help with your problem plus information on shopping on credit and getting out of debt. |
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Trading Standards Central - http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/
Resource for consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI (Trading Standards Institute). |
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National Consumer Council - http://www.ncc.org.uk/
Features news and publications, consumer education section, and details of current campaigns. |
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Sold Secure - http://www.soldsecure.com/
Range of security products tested for a variety of purposes, from vehicle security to leisure equipment, homes and offices, and protecting valuables. Sold Secure tests and provides information regarding effective security products to various clients, including the police and the insurance industry. |
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BBC - Watchdog - http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/
Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers. |
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Ethical Consumer - http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/
Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database. |
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Child Car Seats - http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/
Provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations. |
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IT Reviews - http://www.itreviews.co.uk/
Independent reviews and forums discussing computer hardware, software and games and consumer electronic equipment such as digital cameras. |
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http://www.fensa.co.uk/ - http://www.fensa.co.uk/
Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details. |
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MoneyBasics - http://www.moneybasics.co.uk/
Money advice site, including debt and savings advice and budget and mortgage calculators. |
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Green Guide - http://www.greenguide.co.uk/
Publisher of Pure magazine and the Green Guides provides resources, directories, articles and a shop for their publications. |
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http://www.bview.co.uk/ - http://www.bview.co.uk/
Rate and review local businesses, and view reports from others before you use them. |
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Green Consumer Guide - http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/
Commercial portal for environmental and ethical products, services and news. Sections for domestic, commercial and governmental users. |
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Whatprice.co.uk - http://www.whatprice.co.uk/
Offers information on appropriate costings for building, electrical, household, gardening, car and plumbing work. |
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The Advisory - http://www.theadvisory.co.uk
Offers advice on selling a home including setting a price and how best to present it. |
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Verdicts Consumer Product Reviews - http://www.verdicts.co.uk/
Consumer product review site, with reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players. |
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Horizon Associates - http://www.purchasing-consultants.co.uk/
Information and advice on buying for both consumers and businesses from Buckinghamshire-based professional purchasing consultants. |
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Advisory Service - Windows and Conservatories - http://www.nrwas.org
A free independent service available to help the window, conservatory and sunroom buyer to make sense of what's available and what to look out for. Includes trade tricks, list of installers, technical information and contact information. |
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Nationwide Building Society's Financial Advice, My Experience - http://www.investing-with-nationwide-your-opinions.netfirms.com
Describes an alleged case of financial mis-selling by the Nationwide Building Society in which it gave commission-led financial advice. Includes a Message Board. |
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Craplawn - http://www.craplawn.co.uk
The tale of a Gloucestershire gardening contractor, a bumpy lawn and a dissatisfied customer |
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Kitchen Advice - http://www.kitchenadvice.co.uk/
Impartial kitchen advice to help you with the planning and design of your kitchen. Plus, how to choose kitchen appliances, cookers, freezers and kitchen cabinets. |
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http://www.tubz.co.uk/ - http://www.tubz.co.uk/
Help and advice site for people looking to buy bathrooms, showers or bathroom accessories, bathroom lighting, flooring and wall coverings. |
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Snagging.org - http://www.snagging.org
Information and advice for buyers of new build homes in the UK. |