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Consumer Council Calls On Finance Minister To Scrap Credit Card Option For Paying Rates
10 March 2010
The 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 2010
Money 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.
Consumer Council Easing The Journey For Disabled And Reduced Mobility Air Passengers
1 March 2010
The Consumer Council has been recognised for its “proactive approach” in representing and promoting the rights of air passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility. The recognition came during the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) launch today of “Accessible Air Travel ” - a review on the first year of European regulation aimed at improving the rights of passengers with a disability or reduced mobility.
Tell Us Your Biggest Difficulty When It Comes To Managing Money
24 February 2010
The Financial Capability Partnership NI (the Partnership) has launched a poll to discover the biggest problems local Fermanagh people are experiencing when it comes to managing money.
Consumer Council Welcomes Gas Safe Awareness Campaign
17 February 2010
The Consumer Council has welcomed the launch of the Gas Safe Register public awareness campaign. Gas Safe Register will replace the CORGI registration scheme on 1 April 2010. It has also called for registered engineers to reflect the reduced costs of the new scheme in their charges to customers.

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