1 October 2008 Archive

Bookie predicts riots over economy

Bookie predicts riots in New York and other cities

Bookie Paddy Power is taking bets on the first city to riot as a result of the financial crisis.

New consumer protection from October 1st

Consumer affairs minister Gareth Thomas explains changes to consumer protection laws

Consumer affairs minister Gareth Thomas writing for myfinances.co.uk takes us through the changes to buying a home, energy companies and debt.

New rights against door-to-door salesmen

Door-to-door selling: know your rights

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is launching a campaign to raise awareness of a seven-day 'cooling off period' that consumers are entitled to when buying from a door-to-door salesman.

Consumer Direct takes over from energywatch

Energy suppliers face tougher regulations for handling complaints

Consumer Direct takes over from watchdogs energywatch and Postwatch from today, with tougher rules to protect consumers.

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