With many people preparing to head away over the summer months, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland is offering timely advice on special assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility. All airports and airlines in the UK and EU have a legal responsibility to assist passengers with a disability or reduced mobility throughout […]
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Research from the Consumer Council shows almost half of Northern Ireland consumers with food allergies and intolerances have had to go without free-from products due to cost and availability. New research published by the Consumer Council has revealed that people with food allergies and intolerances (food hypersensitivities) are impacted by high costs and lack of availability
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New research published today by the Consumer Council reveals that better understanding of consumers is required if Northern Ireland is to reach its net zero goals. The Consumer Council’s first ‘Attitudes to the Energy Transition’ report shows that three in ten consumers report having no understanding of what the term ‘net zero’ means. The research
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Data published by the Consumer Council today, 30 March 2023 shows that home heating oil prices have steadily decreased this year. The average cost for 300 litres of oil today is £206.98, the lowest price recorded in weeks, and within pence of the pre-Ukraine invasion price of £206.14 on 24 February 2022. online pharmacy zestril buy
Data published by the Consumer Council today, 23 February 2023, shows that home heating oil prices have steadily decreased this year, whilst unleaded petrol is at a one-year low. The average cost for 500 litres of oil today is £373.27, the lowest price recorded in a number of weeks, however this is still around 17% (£56)
As the first organisation in Northern Ireland to be awarded the British Standard for Inclusive Service Provision (BS18477) in 2021, the Consumer Council has retained the Standard for the third consecutive time. BS18477 ensures the adoption of fair and inclusive practices that identify and meet the needs of vulnerable customers. It provides a framework to help organisations and its employees
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Many people will be preparing to travel this Christmas, whether it is going home for the holidays or celebrating in a different country. To help the journey go as smoothly as possible, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland consumers prepare for their journeys with its Top Travel Tips. Richard Williams, Head of Transport at
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SSE Airtricity has announced today an increase of 28.4% for gas customers, effective from Monday 3 October 2022. This will impact around 188,000 domestic gas customers throughout the Greater Belfast and West gas networks, and about 4,600 commercial customers. buy https://mainstreetcosmetic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ShortpixelBackups/wp-content/uploads/sildalis.html online https://mainstreetcosmetic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ShortpixelBackups/wp-content/uploads/sildalis.html no prescription pharmacy This news means that the yearly gas bill of
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland’s second largest electricity supplier, and Budget Energy, Northern Ireland’s fourth largest electricity supplier have announced price increases for their residential customers. These increases will effect three in ten households, around 248,000 domestic customers. SSE Airtricity is set to increase prices by 33%, effective 1 June 2022. Budget Energy is set to
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“Retailers must pass on all savings to consumers as soon as possible” In the week following the five pence cut in fuel excise duty, the Consumer Council’s research shows the average price of unleaded petrol and diesel across Northern Ireland have dropped by 3.4p and 1.9p respectively. online pharmacy https://bullcitypsychotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/abilify.html no prescription pharmacy online pharmacy
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Firmus energy announced on 5 April 2022 an increase of 37% effective from 3 May 2022 for gas customers in the Belfast area. This news will impact approximately 47,000 domestic customers in Belfast and means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will rise by about £330 per year. Those
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Click Energy has announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 9% for customers on a variable rate tariff from 1 September 2021. This will see the typical bill paying customer needing to find up to an extra £55 per year, while customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly increase of about £56 per
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As consumers in Northern Ireland continue to do more online shopping due to the impact of COVID-19, the Consumer Council has compiled some top tips to help them avoid becoming victims of parcel delivery scams. Here are 6 tips to help you avoid parcel delivery scams: online pharmacy https://ecopsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/stromectol.html no prescription pharmacy 1. Do not
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The Consumer Council is urging AIB customers to review their banking needs ahead of the upcoming closure of several local branches later this year. Eight of AIB’s 15 branches are due to close on 12 November 2021. Scott Kennerley, Director of Financial Services at the Consumer Council, said: “This announcement will be disappointing news for
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The Consumer Council has launched a free website to help consumers in Northern Ireland shop around when buying petrol and diesel. The Fuel Price Checker allows consumers to check the highest, lowest and average price of petrol and diesel in their area to ensure they are getting the best value when topping up their tank.
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The Consumer Council is helping small businesses and not-for-profit organisations save money with a new online electricity and natural gas price comparison tool. The tool will make it easy for small businesses in Northern Ireland to find the best electricity and gas deals by comparing tariffs from all available suppliers in the one place. Paulino
Don’t have a ghoulish getaway, know your passenger rights! The Consumer Council is encouraging all consumers to know their air and sea passenger rights so they don’t have a ghoulish getaway over the Halloween break. Jenny Robinson, Senior Policy Officer at the Consumer Council said “Delays and cancellations can ruin a well earned break so
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