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New Rail Ombudsman launched today
Posted: 11/26/2018
From today, rail travellers have a new body to take up their complaints about train travel.
Citizens Advice warns buyers need to beware as thousands of people report being ripped off on online marketplaces
Posted: 11/23/2018
More than 13,000 problems with purchases on online marketplaces were reported to the Citizens Advice consumer service last year, new analysis reveals.
ACG warn consumers about buying fakes this Black Friday-Cyber Monday
Posted: 11/20/2018
Everyone loves a bargain and Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean UK shoppers are on the look-out for some prize deals before Christmas.
Stay safe when shopping online
Posted: 11/15/2018
It is of vital importance to check for outstanding recalls and immediately register products when buying online, according to consumer advice from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Police and trading standards join forces to tackle rogues
Posted: 11/09/2018
A national day of joint enforcement action, Operation Rogue Trader, saw trading standards work alongside police to target rogue traders and aggressive doorstep sellers last month.
