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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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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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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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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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Consumer Activism in Great Britain - http://www.mori.com/publications/rmw/consumeractivism.pdf
Study conducted for the National Consumer Council includes survey results concerning questions about consumer activism in the UK. |
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Energywatch - http://www.energywatch.org.uk/
Independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog, providing help to domestic, commercial or industrial energy (gas and electricity) consumers. Includes details of regional offices, and of services available nationwide. |
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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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Scottish Consumer Council - http://www.scotconsumer.org.uk/
News, publications and details of current projects. |
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Safebuy UK - http://www.safebuy.org.uk/
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government. |
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Trusted Reviews - http://www.trustedreviews.com/
Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products. |
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Which? Online - http://www.which.co.uk
Which? offers selections from its various magazines; some content only accessible to registered subscribers. |
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ReviewCentre.com - http://www.reviewcentre.com/
Reviews and ratings of cars, electrical products and online shops. |
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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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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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MoneyBasics - http://www.moneybasics.co.uk/
Money advice site, including debt and savings advice and budget and mortgage calculators. |
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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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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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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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BBC - Watchdog - http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/
Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers. |
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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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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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Craplawn - http://www.craplawn.co.uk
The tale of a Gloucestershire gardening contractor, a bumpy lawn and a dissatisfied customer |
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Tubz 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. |