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416 resultsUnderstanding the Banking Protocol
The Banking Protocol is a legislation and a UK-wide initiative meaning staff in financial institutions may ask you questions when you move your money.
Educational scams activities
We have developed a range of educational activities that consumers of all ages can get involved in.
Business and agricultural scams
Types of scams that are specifically targeted at business owners and agriculture.
Food Poverty
A short film about low-income consumers' access to healthy, affordable food in Northern Ireland.
Financial Services in Northern Ireland
We carry out research to quantify the lived experience in Northern Ireland relating to financial services, focusing on financial exclusion, access to cash and borrowing, and levels of lending, savings and debt.
Help and advice
If you borrow from an illegal money lender, you have not broken the law, they have. If you find yourself in financial difficulties, or you have already fallen into debt to an illegal money lender, there is help out there.
I feel I have no option but to borrow money
If you feel that you have no option but to borrow money, there may be more alternatives than you realise – even if you have a poor credit history.
I am struggling with existing debt
If you already have debt that you are worried about, there are debt advice agencies who can advise and provide you with options to help deal with your debt.
I am struggling to make ends meet
If your financial situation is a constant worry, there is help available with budgeting, benefits, housing, debt and other advice to help you manage your money better.
Save on energy costs in the kitchen
Ways to use less electricity or gas when you are cooking.