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The Consumer Council has called for changes in the law to put credit union members on an equal footing with the rest of the UK. The statement came at today’s Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee meeting at Stormont where the Consumer Council was giving evidence.
- Consumer Skills
PUTTING POUNDS TO WORK FOR PEOPLE - Reclaiming money from dormant bank and building society accounts
The Consumer Council today welcomed the Assembly's support for new legislation (1) that should reunite local people with forgotten money from old bank and building society accounts.
- Personal Finances
Are you worried that your child benefit personal details have been misplaced by HM Revenue and Customs? Here's some information and advice from the Government.
- Consumer Skills
Last Christmas was effectively cancelled for 1,200 local people who lost nearly £500,000 when Farepak went bust. As Farepak victims across Northern Ireland face a second Christmas out of pocket, the Consumer Council has repeated its call for new legislation to protect consumers’ money and move them up the list of creditors if a scheme goes bust.
- Consumer Skills
The Consumer Council has commended Ulster Bank for identifying a mistake that led to overcharging on some student accounts and for taking action to refund customers.
- Personal Finances
Older people in Northern Ireland pump some £5.7 billion[1] into the local economy every year. The grey pound is big business, yet older people still face problems when they’re out shopping for food. The Consumer Council today launched its latest research on the issue - Silver Service – Are Supermarkets Meeting the Needs of Older Shoppers? and secured a public commitment from leading supermarkets to work harder for older customers.
<a href="http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/video/videos.php">Check out what older people really think about shopping in supermarkets here... </a>
- Consumer Skills
- Food
Silver Service? Are supermarkets meeting the needs of older shoppers?
<a href="http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/video/videos.php">Check out what older people really think about shopping in supermarkets here... </a>
- Consumer Skills
- Food
- Other
Silver Service? Are Supermarkets Meeting the Needs of Older Shoppers?
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.
Julie Megrath, Financial Capability Co-ordinator said:
“Whether it's choosing a new mobile phone or taking out a student loan, young people find themselves facing tough choices when it comes to managing their money.
- Personal Finances
- Consumer Skills