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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 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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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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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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Trusted Reviews - http://www.trustedreviews.com/
Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products. |
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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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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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Scottish Consumer Council - http://www.scotconsumer.org.uk/
News, publications and details of current projects. |
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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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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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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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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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BBC - Watchdog - http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/
Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers. |
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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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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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ReviewCentre.com - http://www.reviewcentre.com/
Reviews and ratings of cars, electrical products and online shops. |
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News on the Block - http://www.newsontheblock.com
Offers help and advice to flat owners with information on property management, enfranchisement, lease extensions, service charges, right to manage and management issues. |
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Romulus 2 - http://www.romulus2.com
Features computer retailer reviews and an active forum discussing retailers and computer hardware. |
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Grumbletext - http://www.grumbletext.co.uk/
Submit and read opinions and complaints on big corporations in the UK. Site creates news stories based on user contributed content and actively publicises it to the media. |
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Blagger.com - http://www.blagger.com/
Comments and complaints about companies and service providers. |
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Washing Machine Help - http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/
Help, advice and tips on UK washing machine purchases, repairs and spare parts, authored by a washing machine repair man. |
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National Consumer Federation - http://www.nfcg.org.uk/
Lists consumer groups and membership details, together with survey results and archived issues of Consumer News. |
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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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UK Recall Notices - http://www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk/
Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom. |
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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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PC Buyer Beware - http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
Provides information on personal computers to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. |
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Holiday Travel Watch - http://www.holidaytravelwatch.org/
Advice, assistance and information on holiday complaints to consumers and holidaymakers who have travelled abroad with a British tour operator. |
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Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association - http://www.kbsa.org.uk/
Aims to promote excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices. Includes consumer advice, ask the expert and information on the Specialist trade magazine. |
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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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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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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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Horizon Associates - http://www.purchasing-consultants.co.uk/
Information and advice on buying for both consumers and businesses from Buckinghamshire-based professional purchasing consultants. |