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Our new research published today, reveals that almost half of young adults fear their food will run out before they have the money to buy more.

You may love pushing your trolley down the supermarket aisle and looking for the best deals or consider it a job that just needs to be done. Either way, we all know that grocery shopping is essential

With the countdown on to the Easter break and many looking forward to travelling during the holidays, we are advising consumers to plan ahead for easier journeys.

Today we released our latest Pulse Survey report. This quarterly research looks at the impact the cost of living crisis is having on consumers, the demands it places on their household budget, how it

A new report, commissioned by the Consumer Council to explore Advice NI’s debt advice service, has found that people are dealing with debts 42 per cent higher today than in 2022/23.

Our draft 2025-2026 Forward Work Programme sets out the activity and performance framework we propose to deliver in the final year of our 2021-2026 Corporate Plan, underpinned by consumer priorities

firmus energy has today announced, a reduction of 11.84% on their regulated gas tariff for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns network. There will be no change to the regulated

Today we released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 3 2024 (July to September), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in Northern Ireland

Eating healthily on a budget can feel challenging and it may seem easier and cheaper to choose convenience foods. However, regularly eating less nutritious foods can increase the risk of health

If you have an unresolved complaint about energy, water, transport or postal services in Northern Ireland, we may be able to help. The Consumer Council provides a free and independent advice and

We have put together some top tips to help consumers ensure their cards and parcels arrive on time, and to ensure that you get the best deal on postage.

The Consumer Council is today launching the second annual Attitudes to the Energy Transition report.

With the countdown on to the festive season, we have issued some tips for those planning on travelling over Christmas.

Celebrate the season without stretching your wallet.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday taking place on 29th November and 2nd December respectively, consumers in Northern Ireland will be hoping to find some great offers online. Some retailers have even

The Consumer Council has today published research on how any potential changes to the postal services Universal Service Obligation (USO) may impact consumers in Northern Ireland.

U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III, has today launched a new public transport charter for Belfast entitled ‘Better on Board’ which is supported by

Today the Consumer Council released the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 2 2024 (April to June), which tracks changes to income and expenditure for households in