Peter Vicary-Smith

We’re all being plagued by unwanted sales calls and texts – even if we’re registered with the Telephone Preference Service. So why can’t it help those of us who are fed up with nuisance calls? (more about nuisance calls...)

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We've written to justice secretary Kenneth Clarke. We’re challenging the government to tackle the claims handling industry – the companies who act on your behalf to manage claims such as PPI mis-selling. (more about our letter to Ken Clarke...)

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The consumer minister, Norman Lamb, has proposed a chaotic reorganisation of the ‘consumer landscape’. This will waste money and could leave consumers vulnerable to rip-offs and scams. (more about consumer protection...)

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Radical proposals to ring-fence retail banking were presented to the government today. And with 70% of the general public supporting a ring-fence, it's vital that it accepts them to protect consumers when banks fail. (more about ring-fencing the banks...)

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The price of petrol is on the way up again, with some close to £1.40 a litre - and more increases in the pipeline. But not only are prices high, they can change dramatically in the space of just a couple of streets. (more about local petrol prices...)

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