With many products and services being more expensive than in previous years, it’s important to ensure that things we buy meet the required standards and we are getting what we paid for. But what happens if they don’t? How can we ensure our consumer rights are being upheld and we are making the most of …
Festive Sales & Purchases: Returns & Refund Rights Read More »
Post-festive and new year sales can be a good time to pick up a bargain, both online and on the high street. However, it is important to take into consideration whether we really need items, especially when money is tighter. Think about how much money you can afford to spend during the sales before you …
There are various things that could be causing the delays, but your statutory rights are the same, regardless of the reason(s) for delay supplied by the retailer. If an online retailer has advised that you should have received items within a particular timeframe, then you should have received them within this period. This year, it …
Many of us are seeing increases in our food shopping bills at the till, and this will be no different moving into the festive season. Ten pence here, and twenty pence there quickly adds up to pounds at the checkout, and with many budgets tighter this year, understanding how to make the most of our …
Food Waste, Avoiding Overspending, and Sources of Support this Festive Season Read More »
The way we interact with retailers and other traders has changed considerably over the course of the last few years. With many of us turning to online shopping out of necessity during the pandemic, and continuing to do so now, many high street retailers have reduced the number of physical stores they have as a …
Christmas Shopping Online: Avoiding Payment Pitfalls and Knowing Our Rights Read More »
January can traditionally be a tough month for managing finances, but the knock-on effect of the coronavirus pandemic means that it may be even more difficult for some people to make their final pay of the year last to the end of January. In our recent Boxing Day article, we looked at increases to consumer …
January Sales – Making Most of our Money at the Start of the new year Read More »
The January sales can be a good time to pick up a bargain, both online and on the high street. There are different things that we can do as consumers to make sure that we avoid living beyond our means. Create a Budget The simplest way to prevent an accidental overspend is to create a …
The Boxing Day sales are the perfect time to pick up a bargain, whether it’s a treat for ourselves, or forward-thinking to gifts for next year. With the sales falling on a Sunday this year, it is predicted that shoppers will be out in force with many online and in-store events taking place. With several …
Boxing Day Sales 2021 – Saving Money and Avoiding the Scams Read More »
I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your delivery. There are various things that could be causing the delays, but your statutory rights are the same, regardless of the reason supplied by the retailer. If an online retailer has advised that you should have received items within a particular timeframe, then you …
Many of us are still adjusting to post-pandemic changes to the ways we carry out everyday tasks, such as shopping and interacting with others. Now that we are in the full-throws of the Festive Season, it is more important than ever for us to be aware of our consumer rights when it comes to receiving …
