News and discussion of consumer affairs
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20/02/2024
Lasting Power of Attorney, Mobile Phone Sales and EV Â鶹ԼÅÄ Chargers
Why is it sometimes so difficult to use lasting power of attorney at your bank?
Gap Finders - Fix Radio
We hear from the man who founded a radio station specially for tradespeople.
Building Regulations, 60+ House Shares and De-Banking
A new scheme to improve building control is reported to be 'in chaos'. We find out why.
Call You and Yours - New Build Â鶹ԼÅÄs
What's your experience of new build homes?
Auto Renew Insurance Response, Fashion Retail and Hotel Boom
Why are hotels booming in the middle of a cost of living crisis?
Gap Finders - Dave Fishwick
We talk to the man who found a gap in the banking industry.
Charity Shops; World Book Day Costumes, Hybrid Cars
How have charity shops changed over the last 25 years. Can you still get quality bargains?
Call You and Yours: What do you spend money on that makes you happy?
What do you spend money on that makes you happy?
Gap Finders - David Lorenz
We talk to the man behind the idea to 'upcycle' cars – and bin lorries.
Companies House Crackdown; Skincare Trends; Garden Offices
Companies House clampdown on fake firms. Scientific skincare. Do garden offices add value?
Call You and Yours: Do you get value for money from your vet?
Call You and Yours: Are you getting value for money from your vet?
Term Time Holidays, Water and Publicity Stunts
Fines for taking family holidays in term time will rise. What impact will this have?
Gap Finders - Ruby Raut from WUKA
We speak to the Ruby Raut who created the UK’s first period pants company.
Dental Tourism, Student Loans and Ticket Touts
More and more people are going abroad for emergency dental treatment. Would you?
Call You and Yours: Childcare
What are childcare services like in your area?
Inflation, Gig Tickets and Newbuild Mortgages
We delve into today's inflation numbers to find out what's fallen, what's risen and why.
Gap Finders - Sarah Dunning
We hear about how one family found a gap in motorway services.
Car club closures, ‘Not my debt!’ and celebrity brands
Insurance prices are pushing community car clubs to the brink.
Call You and Yours: Probate
Call You and Yours - what's your experience of probate?
Olympic Trips, Ultra-Processed Food and New Build Problems
Olympic trips, ultra-processed food and new-build problems.
Gap Finders - Jayne Sibley
We speak to a woman who has set up a new debit card for people with dementia.
The Cost of Living, Weddings and Downsizing
We look at the challenges of downsizing.
Call You & Yours Surge and Dynamic Pricing
Call You & Yours: Does so-called surge pricing, paying more at peak times, work for you?
Plan.com, village shops and solo travel
Plan.com, village shops and solo travel.
Gap Finders - Sasha Haco
We speak to a tech company that uses AI to moderate harmful internet content.
Buy Now Pay Later; White goods repairs; Luxury fashion sites
New data from buy-now-pay-later firm Klarna suggests 95% of purchases were paid on time
Call You and Yours: Can You Afford to Retire?
Can you afford to retire?
Mobile Data Contracts , "Un-banked" Communities and Fridge Magnets
The cold callers that sound like your mobile phone company but aren't!
Subscription traps, Tourist tax, Ethical spending
Subscription traps, are you one of the 13 million that have you fallen in to one?
Call You and Yours - Bank Branch Closures
How are bank branch closures affecting you?