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Consumer Direct - http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/
A one-stop service run by the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. Provides information and links to sources of further advice on issues of concern to general consumers. |
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Trading Standards Central - http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/
Resource for consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI (Trading Standards Institute). |
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Energy Efficiency - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Advice on energy efficiency from the Energy Saving Trust, an independent, government-funded body. Includes tips and information and details of grants and offers available. |
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Office of Fair Trading: Consumer Information - http://www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/
General advice on consumer rights in the UK, information on your rights under the law, tips on how to complain or how to find someone who can help with your problem plus information on shopping on credit and getting out of debt. |
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National Consumer Council - http://www.ncc.org.uk/
Features news and publications, consumer education section, and details of current campaigns. |
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ReviewCentre.com - http://www.reviewcentre.com/
Reviews and ratings of cars, electrical products and online shops. |
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Ethical Consumer - http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/
Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database. |
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Scottish Consumer Council - http://www.scotconsumer.org.uk/
News, publications and details of current projects. |
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Sold Secure - http://www.soldsecure.com/
Range of security products tested for a variety of purposes, from vehicle security to leisure equipment, homes and offices, and protecting valuables. Sold Secure tests and provides information regarding effective security products to various clients, including the police and the insurance industry. |
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MoneyBasics - http://www.moneybasics.co.uk/
Money advice site, including debt and savings advice and budget and mortgage calculators. |
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Child Car Seats - http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/
Provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations. |
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IT Reviews - http://www.itreviews.co.uk/
Independent reviews and forums discussing computer hardware, software and games and consumer electronic equipment such as digital cameras. |
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Green Guide Online - http://www.greenguideonline.com/
Publisher of Pure magazine and the Green Guides provides resources, directories, articles and a shop for their publications. |
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Fensa - http://www.fensa.co.uk/
Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details. |
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UK Recall Notices - http://www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk/
Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom. |
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Green Consumer Guide - http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/
Commercial portal for environmental and ethical products, services and news. Sections for domestic, commercial and governmental users. |
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Whatprice.co.uk - http://www.whatprice.co.uk/
Offers information on appropriate costings for building, electrical, household, gardening, car and plumbing work. |
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Romulus 2 - http://www.romulus2.com
Features computer retailer reviews and an active forum discussing retailers and computer hardware. |
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The Advisory - http://www.theadvisory.co.uk
Offers advice on selling a home including setting a price and how best to present it. |
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Grumbletext - http://www.grumbletext.co.uk/
Submit and read opinions and complaints on big corporations in the UK. Site creates news stories based on user contributed content and actively publicises it to the media. |
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Impata.Com - http://www.impata.com/
Reviews online stores across a variety of categories, and allows the user to submit comments and ratings. |
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Verdicts Consumer Product Reviews - http://www.verdicts.co.uk/
Consumer product review site, with reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players. |
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Tubz UK - http://www.tubz.co.uk/
Help and advice site for people looking to buy bathrooms, showers or bathroom accessories, bathroom lighting, flooring and wall coverings. |
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Kitchen Advice - http://www.kitchenadvice.co.uk/
Impartial kitchen advice to help you with the planning and design of your kitchen. Plus, how to choose kitchen appliances, cookers, freezers and kitchen cabinets. |
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Craplawn - http://www.craplawn.co.uk
The tale of a Gloucestershire gardening contractor, a bumpy lawn and a dissatisfied customer |