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Expected impact of Brexit on NI consumers
The Consumer Council commissioned Perceptive Insight to undertake quantitative research with a representative sample of consumers across Northern Ireland (NI). The aim of the research was to ascertain public perceptions about the likely impacts of Brexit for NI consumers, particularly in relation to: Utilities/energy; Transport; Postal services; and General consumer detriment.
- Cost of Living
- Other
- Food
- Business
- Consumer Skills
- Post
- Personal Finances
- Water
- Energy
- Transport
Following today’s publication of Translink’s Passenger Charter standards performance results, The Consumer Council is happy to see that Northern Ireland consumers continue to show their satisfaction with Translink’s overall service.
- Transport
The Consumer Council is renewing its call for drivers to shop around for car insurance as the confused.com car insurance price index reveals another significant increase in the average annual renewal cost for Northern Ireland drivers - up 8% to £942 per year.
- Cost of Living
- Personal Finances
- Transport
The Consumer Council is advising ATOL protected Thomas Cook customers to claim their refund as soon as possible.
- Transport
The Consumer Council has had a successful year in 2018/19, advising and signposting a total of 1,213 consumers. Throughout the period, 3,782 enquiries and complaints were investigated, resulting in £212k being returned to the pockets of consumers in Northern Ireland.
- Consumer Skills
- Post
- Water
- Energy
- Transport