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Here, you will find details of up-coming events the Consumer Council is holding.

We also have details of past events

If you cannot find what you're looking for, contact the Press Office on 028 9067 4807/4813.

• Want to know how to manage your money wisely? Find out at Moneyweek 24 -30 November 2008, click here
  24 November 2008

  Money week is Northern Ireland's first ever programme of events aimed at educating consumers on how to manage their money wisely. Coleraine is playing host to this brand new initiative brought to you by the Consumer Council in association with Coleraine Borough Council. Money week is a series of events organised by the Northern Ireland Financial Capability Partnership.

• 'Driving Change in UK Payments' Consultation Conference
  25 January 2008

  The Consumer Council and the Payments Council held a conference to get peoples views on the National Payments Plan.

• Silver Service? Are Supermarkets Meeting the Needs of Older Shoppers?
  15 November 2007

  In the UK, people over 50 spend £175 billion a year, accounting for 45 per cent of total consumer spending. Having easy access to food and goods that contribute to a balanced diet is important for older consumers. Yet many older consumers can experience difficulties or barriers in getting the food they need for a healthy diet. The Consumer Council has undertaken research into the difficulties that older consumers can encounter when shopping for food. This report highlights the difficulties encountered by older consumers when they shop and identifies how these can be improved.

• Helping Businesses Get It Right For Consumers
  6 November 2007

  The Consumer Council and Skillsmart Retail brought together representative's from Northern Ireland's biggest retailers for a Consumer Law and Customer Care Seminar.

• Launch of The Farepak Collapse – NI Savers’ Stories, A Consumer Council Research Report
  19 October 2007

  Time = 11 - 1pm (Lunch will be provided)

Media Contacts

Susie Brown, Head of Communications Tel: 028 9067 4807 Out of Hours: 077 7619 8226

Gráinne Duffy, Communications Officer Tel: 028 9067 4813 Out of Hours 079 2018 7308

Paula Gunn, Communications Officer Tel: 028 9067 4816 Out of hours: 078 2514 7496

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