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Response to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee’s inquiry into the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets
Published: 9 March 2012
Consumer Focus Scotland welcomes both the Committee’s focus on renewable energy targets and on the opportunity to present our views on this increasingly important area. We work to ensure that consumers, especially those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, have access to heat and to the electricity needed to maintain essential services at affordable prices. To [...]
Consumer Focus Scotland response to Ofgem proposals for better protection
Published: 21 November 2011
21 November 2011 Consumer Focus Scotland response to Ofgem proposals for better protection for businesses Commenting on the announcement from Ofgem on better business protection, a spokesperson for Consumer Focus Scotland said, ‘Fair tariffs, clear information and decent service are just as important for a small business trying to get through tough [...]
Boroughmuir High win third consecutive young consumer of the year title
Published: 24 March 2010
Boroughmuir High has been crowned champions in the Scottish Young Consumer of the Year competition for the thirdconsecutive year. In a thrilling quiz final held yesterday (23 March) at the Scottish Parliament, Boroughmuir won a convincing victory over their three opposing teams; Linlithgow Academy, Ayr Academy and Dingwall Academy. In a turbulent economic climate, a [...]
Consumer Focus Scotland welcomes decision on public information notices
Published: 17 March 2010
Responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement today of its decision not to progress legislation on public information notices, Jennifer Wallace, Principal Policy Advocate, Consumer Focus Scotland, said: “We welcome today’s announcement that legislation to end the obligation to publish public information notices in newspapers will not be progressed. The proposal would have meant that local [...]
Don’t let dangerous gifts spoil your Christmas
Published: 10 December 2009
Consumers are being warned to check they haven’t bought any dangerous toys or other products in the run-up to the busy festive period. Children’s toys account for more than a quarter of the 1,000 items recalled in the EU in the past six months according to the Consumer Focus Labs’ Recalled Products [...]
Home – Looking to make a complaint?
Published: 12 October 2009
Looking to make a complaint? If you have an enquiry or if you need advice about a problem with your energy company or postal operator contact Consumer Direct. For advice on how to make an energy-related complaint, click here. Click here for post. For advice on other consumer matters, please click here. Information on Consumer [...]
Home campaign – Consumer Guides
Published: 12 October 2009
A new campaign to promote Consumer Focus Scotland’s series of specialist consumer guides has been launched. The guides provide detailed information and advice on a range of issues important to consumers in Scotland, including education law, the legal system, buying and selling a house and maintaining tenements. For more information about any [...]