Consumer Fight Back
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Radio Ulster,·05 Sep 2026,·56 mins
Available for 27 days
We’re talking benefits. Turned down for Personal Independence Payment? Thousands of people are challenging benefit decisions at independent tribunals, and the majority are winning. We hear why so many initial PIP assessments are being overturned and what it could mean for you. Talking openly about debt. We meet the influencer behind 'Figuring out finances at 40' who's breaking the taboo around financial struggles. From revealing exactly how much debt she's in to documenting the mistakes she's made and the practical steps she's taking to get back on track. Could your holiday booking be too good to be true? A new investigation by consumer group Which? has raised serious questions about checks on Booking.com after researchers successfully created a fake holiday rental at one of Britain's most famous addresses: 10 Downing Street. So how easy is it for fraudulent listings to slip through the net, and what should travellers look out for? And if you’ve got a story or an experience you’d like to share, you can get in touch - just email cfb@bbc.co.uk
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A consumer affairs radio program reviewed several household cost and service issues. A survey found pricing discrepancies in car rental, with approximately 12% of customers exceeding their quoted costs. Research on household finances noted women's role in managing financial pressures. The program also examined sun cream pricing relative to protection levels and documented a case of service restoration following disruption. Festival organizers are responding to growing demand for family-oriented programming alongside entertainment.
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Radio Ulster,·05 Sep 2026,·56 mins
Available for 27 days
We’re talking benefits. Turned down for Personal Independence Payment? Thousands of people are challenging benefit decisions at independent tribunals, and the majority are winning. We hear why so many initial PIP assessments are being overturned and what it could mean for you. Talking openly about debt. We meet the influencer behind 'Figuring out finances at 40' who's breaking the taboo around financial struggles. From revealing exactly how much debt she's in to documenting the mistakes she's made and the practical steps she's taking to get back on track. Could your holiday booking be too good to be true? A new investigation by consumer group Which? has raised serious questions about checks on Booking.com after researchers successfully created a fake holiday rental at one of Britain's most famous addresses: 10 Downing Street. So how easy is it for fraudulent listings to slip through the net, and what should travellers look out for? And if you’ve got a story or an experience you’d like to share, you can get in touch - just email cfb@bbc.co.uk
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A Which? survey found one in eight car hire customers paid more than their initial quote Research suggests women are increasingly acting as financial 'shock absorbers' in British households during tight money periods Festival organizers are seeing increased attendance driven by demand for family-friendly events and health-focused experiences A consumer case documented service restoration after two months of landline disruption
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- A Radio Ulster consumer program episode examined practical issues affecting UK households, including telecoms service restoration, car hire pricing discrepancies, and sun protection costs
- A Which? survey found one in eight car hire customers paid more than their initial quote
- Research indicates women increasingly absorb household financial pressures when budgets tighten
- Festival attendance patterns are shifting toward family-friendly, health-focused events