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June 2016

“VW must not be let off the hook” Which? response to Volkswagen compensation announcement

28 June 2016

Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Volkswagen customers in the UK will rightly question why a deal is being offered to US consumers when there is nothing on the table for the 1.2 million owners affected in this country. “VW must not be let off the hook, the Government should intervene and […]

Statement: deal, government, Volkswagen

“It’s ​high ​time for energy companies to ​accept they need to change” – Which? response to the CMA’s final energy market reforms

24 June 2016

Alex Neill, Which? Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Today’s report confirms what we have always known – that the energy market just simply isn’t working for consumers. With the cost to consumers of an uncompetitive market standing at £1.4 billion, it’s ​high ​time for energy companies to ​accept they need to change. “​After a […]

Statement: Alex Neill, Energy, government

February 2016

“Customers will be asking why energy suppliers have only cut their gas prices by such a paltry amount”-Which? response to British Gas profits 

18 February 2016

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “With British Gas today announcing residential profits are up, customers will be asking why energy suppliers have only cut their gas prices by such a paltry amount. Previous Which? research found falling energy wholesale prices for both gas and electricity, which should have been passed on to consumers more quickly and […]

Statement: Consumer, Energy, government, Richard Lloyd, Which?

January 2016

Scots call for action to tackle​ ​nuisance calls

28 January 2016

As MSPs gather to discuss nuisance calls, our research finds Scots want to see further action to tackle this modern menace.  New Which? research has found that nearly nine in 10 (85%) want the Scottish Government to crackdown on nuisance calls and a similar number (87%) want the Westminster Government to take action. Our research in Scotland also found nine in […]

Press Release: Calling Time, Consumer, government, Nuisance calls, Which?

December 2015

Which? launches nuisance calls crackdown in Scotland

1 December 2015

After finding nine in 10 Scots (91%) have received nuisance calls on their landline, Which? is calling for the Scottish Government and businesses to do more to cut off this every day menace. Our new consumer research has revealed a shocking nine in 10 Scots (91%) have had a nuisance call to their phone in […]

Press Release: Business, Calling Time, Consumer, government, Nuisance calls, Richard Lloyd, Telecomms, Telecoms, Which?

November 2015

Chancellor calls on Which? to end companies’ confusing Ts&Cs

30 November 2015

​As part of the Government’s Better Deal, the Chancellor has announced that Which? will work with businesses to change the way they present their terms and conditions, particularly online, and help ensure there are no surprises for consumers. This announcement comes as new research from Which? finds nine in ten (90%) people have agreed to […]

Press Release: Banking, Business, Consumer, Consumer Rights, customers, Financial services, government, Insurance, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Richard Lloyd, Which?

“It’s right that the Government delivers investment in new generation at the lowest possible cost,” Which? response to today’s speech by Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd.

18 November 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “Putting consumers and competition at the heart of energy policy is the only way to make this market work better for everyone. “With energy prices the top financial concern for consumers, it’s right that the Government delivers investment in new generation at the lowest possible cost. It’s also good to […]

Statement: Consumer, customers, Energy, government, Richard Lloyd, Which?

October 2015

“It’s good to see the Committee recommending the Government moves quickly to improve Pension Wise”, Which? response to the DWP Select Committee report on pensions

19 October 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd said: “Access to advice is fundamental to the success of the new pension freedoms, so it’s good to see the Committee recommending the Government moves quickly to improve Pension Wise so it provides the easily accessible, impartial and personalised guidance people need. Consumers should also have the full picture on their savings, so […]

Statement: Consumer, government, Pensions, Personal Finance, Richard Lloyd, Which?

August 2015

“Hopefully this is the start of a concerted crackdown by regulators” – Which? response to the Claims Management Regulator fining The Hearing Clinic £220,000 for breaking cold calling rules.

5 August 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd said: “Hopefully this is the start of a concerted crackdown by regulators, using their new powers to send a clear message that nuisance calling won’t be tolerated. This company made millions of unwanted calls so we welcome the Claims Management Regulator baring its teeth. “The size of this fine should make […]

Statement: Calling Time, CMCs, Consumer, customers, government, Richard Lloyd, Technology, Telecomms, Telecoms, Which?

“It’s critical that people know they’re paying a fair price and don’t feel frozen out of the market.” – Which? response to the Government announcement for a major review into the market for financial advice”

3 August 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said:  “For financial services to work well it’s absolutely vital that people get the affordable, impartial advice they need to make good choices with their money. So the Government’s review, which we warmly welcome, must be focused squarely on how to give consumers more power to make better financial decisions at […]

Statement: credit, customers, Financial services, government, Money, Personal Finance, Richard Lloyd, Which?

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