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New Campaign suggestion
I would like to see the end of r.r.p and m.r.p. They have been created as a tool for supermarkets, furniture outlets etc to use to rip us off with their deceitful discounts offering up to 75% off when the pre discount price has hardly ever been charged in the first place. Retailers won't like it but they need to go.
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New Power Company Needed
:money:I would like to suggest we ask for a new utilities company that is capped at a lower profit level then present companies and any profits made are channelled into NHS or charities to help us all . No more money siphoned off to european robbers.:money:
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Right To Buy- Experiences
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No Boxing Day Trains Says Gov! Unbelievable - Need Campaign!
Thought new govt were going to do something about this! They went on about last gov not putting on trains, and now have proceeded to do - absolutely nothing about it. My daughters are trying to do the sensible thing and get back to London for work befoire the next storm hits tomorrow after a a miserable and short curtailed…
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New campaign - PIP disability benefit taking over 6 months to process
Hi I think we need to start being honest about the applying for disability benefits procedure since last April. Very few people have had claims agreed or even completed yet, and there has been nothing in the media. I know that is is really hard to admit you need this benefit for some of us, and for others chasing…
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Credit and debit card fees suggestion
How about a campaign for actually enforcing the rules on credit and debit card charges in smaller businesses? They're getting picked up when it's Ryanair or big companies but many bars cafes small shops etc still charge extortionate about to pay on card. I don't think it's unreasonable to setup a place where customers can…
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Do energy companies deal well with dementia?
The Alzheimer’s Society want to understand the problems people with dementia experience with their energy provider. If you're affected by dementia, or care for someone who is, whether it's poor customer service, lack of staff training or complicated bills and tariffs, please take this quick survey to share your stories and…
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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Slim Your Bin
Whether you're rubbish at sorting rubbish or reliable at arranging recycling, take the New Year Rubbish Diet Challenge to reduce your waste and save money. Sign up and you'll get free step-by-step emails from zero waste website The Rubbish Diet to help you become a recyling pro and tackle food waste. Then tell us how your…
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Ripped off by Ryanair.
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Can we suggest campaigns?
Because, if so, I would like to suggest that there is a campaign to end the booking fee charged by venues - because it's applied to each ticket bought, so 4 tickets = 4 x booking fee!
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Students - what do you think of your uni?
The Office of Fair Trading's looking at the service English universities (and other higher education providers) have been offering to students since the fee changes in 2012. The changes should have given more choice, but did they? The OFT wants to hear from students about the following: * Did the higher fees raise your…
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Campaigns Corner
Hi Everyone, Welcome to the new Campaigns Corner board! This will be a trial board that will be the place for you to post and discuss any campaigns with a MoneySaving theme you think people should be aware of and also voice any problems you face as a consumer. Some previous campaigns we've highlighted include: Get Safe…
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Tell MSE and CAB what you think about payday loan adverts
Both MoneySavingExpert and Citizens Advice aren't fans of payday loan ads. As Martin said recently "Payday lenders are now so profitable, they have huge advertising and film budgets which bring in more customers, making even more profit. This vicious circle means we now see these loans normalised. That's why we need…
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Regulation of credit and payday lenders: Tell the FCA what you think
On 1 April 2014, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take over the regulation of the consumer credit industry from the Office of Fair Trading. This will cover a range of firms including those offering credit cards and personal loans (including payday lenders), hiring out cars and tools etc. and providing debt…
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Share stuff with your street
Are you a skilled seamstress? Would you share your ladder, lawnmower or lunchbox? Do you have old clothes or clutter taking up space in your cupboards? Would you like to share them with your neighbours? The website Streetbank wants to help us do just that. Have a look at what your neighbours will lend or give away and…
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'Check it, don't regret it' when you buy a used car
The Citizens Advice consumer service gets over 80,000 calls a year with questions about used cars. As one of the most expensive purchases we make - but with scope for things to go badly wrong if there are problems - it's an area worth genning up on before buying. Check out the Check it, Don't regret it tips and share your…
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Get Safe Online Week
This week is Get Safe Online Week, a campaign giving tips on how to protect yourself, your computers and your mobiles against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems found online. How safe are you being when browsing and shopping online? Take a look at the campaign's Online Code Of Conduct, use the How Much…
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Have you seen an irresponsible payday loan advert?
Citizens Advice has issued some tips on the rules payday lending adverts are supposed to follow (opens pdf). The Advertising Standards Authority has the power to ban bad adverts in any format (such as TV, radio, mobiles, billboards, magazine) but only if they are reported. If you spot a misleading advert tell the ASA and…
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Work of the House of Commons
The work of the House of Commons Many people are not aware of the diverse range of topics being discussed and reviewed in the House of Commons. This stickie can help you browse some recent work undertaken in the House and also gives some hints and tips for searching the site for issues of interest. Please note - links will…
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You and the House of Commons
There are lots of ways to get involved with the work of Parliament – either debates or the work of the Select Committees. To see sitting times and the issues being debated please visit the Parliament Calendar: What’s On If you can’t visit Parliament, the debates inside the Chamber and a number of Committee sessions are…
