Fears over access to cash as 250 free ATMs a month disappear
Fresh fears have been raised over access to cash as figures suggest free-to-use ATMs are vanishing at an “alarming” rate of more than 250 per month.
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Rail fare reforms must be driven by passengers, Which? says
Rail passengers have struggled for too long with a confusing ticketing system and poor service, consumer campaign group Which? says.
Nuisance calls a daily torment, says consumer group
Almost three quarters of people were on the receiving end of a nuisance call in the last month, a survey has suggested.
Over-55s ‘not saving for future care needs’
Just over one in 10 adults over 55 have set aside money to cover the costs of any future care needs, the consumer rights group Which? has warned.
Independent tests find nearly 80 per cent of diesels exceed stated emissions
Four out of five modern diesel cars emit more nitrogen oxides than official EU limits allow. That’s according to research from consumer group Which?, which has tested 61 cars for emissions since the start of 2017 and found 41 exceed their stated levels.
Households overpaying on energy bills by £4bn a year
Households across the UK are overpaying on their energy bills to the tune of £4 billion each year, according to new analysis.
Watchdog urges fireproof labels on home appliances as identification rates drop
Fire investigators are increasingly unable to identify white goods that cause domestic fires, leading to a call to fireproof labelling on appliances.
High levels of chemicals in some children’s slime toys exposed
Parents should be wary that some children’s slime products may contain higher than recommended levels of a chemical, a consumer watchdog has said.
300 cash machines disappearing every month, research finds
Cash machines around the UK have been shutting down at a rate of 300 every month, a study has found.
Which? reveals some online travel agents ‘ramp up’ costs on bargain holidays
A number of online travel agents have been criticised for “ramping up prices” on bargain holiday deals.