Helpful Links

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Bill monitor
Compare mobile phone prices.
 
Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
Government department responsible for: Better Regulation, Consumer Issues, Europe, Trade & Export control etc. Visit site for extensive list of responsibilities. Formerly the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
 
Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG is the leading charity campaigning for the abolition of child poverty in the UK and publishes the Fuel Rights Handbook.
http://www.cpag.org.uk/publications/fuelrights/
 
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is the government-funded telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues.
 
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
Government department responsible for energy and climate change; ensuring our energy is secure, affordable and efficient. Please visit site for extensive list.
 
Direct gov
A website of the UK government for its citizens, providing information and online services for the public.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
 
Energy Ombudsman
The Ombudsman service was set up to sort out disagreements between energy companies and their domestic and small business customers.
 
Energy Savings Trust
An independent organisation focused on promoting action that leads to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. A source of free advice and information for people across the UK looking to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste.
 
European Consumer Centre for Services
The Centre offers consumer advice on buying services across the EU, and details of consumer rights.
www.ukecc-services.net
 
Help the Aged
An international charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/
 
Moneymadeclear
We are an independent, UK-based organisation focused on promoting action that leads to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions – a key contributor to man-made climate change.
We are the source of free advice and information for people across the UK looking to save energy, conserve water and reduce waste. Moneymadeclear™ is brought to you by the Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB), the new independent body responsible for helping consumers understand and manage their finances better.  They are currently running a campaign to help you Stay on top of your mortgage.
 
Moneysupermarket
Over 250 debt solutions, debt consolidation loans, IVA & debt management plans compared.
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/debt/
 
National Energy Action
NEA develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households.
 
NHER
The NHER provides training, assessment, accreditation and software for energy assessors to evaluate the energy efficiency of buildings.
http://www.nher.co.uk/
 
Ofcom
The regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.
 
Ofgem
The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets is the regulatory body for the gas and electricity industries and is independent of the companies it regulates.
 
POSTRS
The ombudsman-style independent Postal Redress Scheme whose role is to resolve disputes between licensed postal operators and their customers.
http://www.postrs.org.uk/
 
 
Which?
Which? campaigns to protect your consumer rights, review products and offer independent advice on a wealth of subjects.
 
WRVS
WRVS delivers practical support through the power of volunteering, so older people get more out of life.