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“Doing It for the Kids” – The Impact of Consumerism on Teenagers and Young Adults

“Doing It for the Kids” – The Impact of Consumerism on Teenagers and Young Adults

6 Dec 2019
As an adult, I cringe when I think about the (questionable) decisions made in my youth to dress in baggy jeans, with stainless steel chains looped from belt to pocket. My hair was black with an ‘elect...
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“Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Counterfeit Goods” - Avoiding the Purchase of Substandard Gifts

“Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Counterfeit Goods” - Avoiding the Purchase of Substandard Gifts

29 Nov 2019
Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone. Gifts for friends and family, food on the big day, as well as the parties and nights out surrounding the festive period can be a big ask on our fin...
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ISA - Getting a Good Deal? Help-To-Buy Scheme Deadline Approaching

ISA - Getting a Good Deal? Help-To-Buy Scheme Deadline Approaching

21 Nov 2019
With the deadline of 30th November for applications for help-to-buy ISAs fast approaching, our team at consumeradvice.scot have de-mystified and simplified the process of applying for a help-to-buy IS...
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New Threads? Vintage/Upcycled Clothing and the Benefits for the Consumer and the Environment

New Threads? Vintage/Upcycled Clothing and the Benefits for the Consumer and the Environment

14 Nov 2019
‘Second-hand’ fashion was a phrase once synonymous with older sibling hand-me-downs, wear-and-tear patches on old school blazers and ‘growing into’ trousers. However, in 2019, vintage items are not on...
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Payday Loans: Unaffordable, Unsustainable, Under Scrutiny

Payday Loans: Unaffordable, Unsustainable, Under Scrutiny

6 Nov 2019
It’s the beginning of November. Suddenly, shop windows are filled with tinsel, the high street resembles a chaotic free-for-all and the same festive songs begin to be played ad nauseum. Like it or not...
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November – Changing Opinions on Fireworks, Bonfires and All Things Guy Fawkes

Remember, Remember the 5th of November – Changing Opinions on Fireworks, Bonfires and All Things Guy Fawkes

31 Oct 2019
Guy Fawkes Night, celebrated on the 5th November every year, marks the infamous ‘Gunpowder Plot’ against the House of Lords in 1605, in which explosives were used in an attempt to assassinate King Jam...
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Climate Change: Consumer Responsibilities and Activities in Reducing Our Negative Impact on the World

Climate Change: Consumer Responsibilities and Activities in Reducing Our Negative Impact on the World

25 Oct 2019
The topic currently on everyone’s lips (and quite rightly so) is the impact that our actions are having on the environment. With carbon emissions causing harmful greenhouse gasses, increasing the rate...
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Keeping Communication Current: Top Tips to Avoid Unnecessary Expense

Keeping Communication Current: Top Tips to Avoid Unnecessary Expense

17 Oct 2019
Tablet, Mobile Phone, Laptop, 4G TV with 3 different subscriptions and internet access. That’s a list of my own telecommunication devices, subscriptions and monthly costs that enable me to keep fully ...
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Consumer Detriment, Harm and Vulnerability: The Often-Overlooked Casualties

Consumer Detriment, Harm and Vulnerability: The Often-Overlooked Casualties

10 Oct 2019
Unfortunately, when Government Commissions are developed in order to address issues which affect the general population, little consideration is afforded to decisions which may ultimately impact the m...
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Right to Repair 2021: Electrical Appliance Top Tips, Now!

Right to Repair 2021: Electrical Appliance Top Tips, Now!

2 Oct 2019
With confirmation that the European Union will be implementing ‘right to repair’ principles in the production of lighting, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges by 2021, increased responsibility w...
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Thomas Cook Administration: Your Rights Explained

Thomas Cook Administration: Your Rights Explained

23 Sep 2019
In the largest repatriation project in recent times, dubbed ‘Project Matterhorn’, the Civil Aviation Authority will see over 150,000 Thomas Cook customers brought home from abroad after the company an...
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Harm and the Farm: Illicit dealings in Puppy Farming

Harm and the Farm: Illicit dealings in Puppy Farming

19 Sep 2019
When the term ‘puppy farm’ was first put to me, my mind’s eye conjured up images of dogs bounding happily and freely through fields. I thought of a friendly farmer and his family spending time with th...
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