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- Consumer Council Welcomes Public Inquiry Into George Best Belfast City Airport (gbbca) Runway Extension
16 March 2010The Consumer Council says a public inquiry is the only way the planning application for extending George Best Belfast City Airport’s runway (GBBCA) can be fully considered and has called for a prompt conclusion to the inquiry.
- Consumer Council Launches Money Tips For Parents
15 March 2010Helping children to learn about money has just got easier with the launch of the Consumer Council’s ‘Money Tips for Parents’ guide. It includes tips and information on pocket money, saving and budgeting and how to help children of all ages make good decisions about money. The launch coincides with World Consumer Rights Day, today 15 March 2010.
- Consumer Council ‘appalled’ By Ni Water Breach
12 March 2010The Consumer Council has said it is appalled following confirmation of a serious breakdown in management by Northern Ireland Water (NI Water).
- Consumer Council Calls On Finance Minister To Scrap Credit Card Option For Paying Rates
10 March 2010The Consumer Council says the decision to allow rates to be paid by credit card holds more risks than benefits and has called on Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to scrap it.
- Roll On Money Week 2010!
5 March 2010Money Week 2010 got underway at a special event in Fermanagh’s Clinton Centre today (5 March). Economy Minister, Arlene Foster joined the Financial Capability Partnership NI and Fermanagh District Council to launch the week-long initiative, which aims to equip local people with the skills and confidence to manage their money better.
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