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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>

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.

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.