New consumer research out by Citizens Advice - reference pricing (i.e. ‘was £25, now £15’) makes consumers less likely to make the right choice when shopping online, with consumers experiencing poor mental health and financial insecurity hit harder. wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/beware-the-b...

Beware the bargain: how digital design tactics are harming consumers

Ever worried that when shopping online you’re being subtly influenced by the way digital platforms are designed? Well, we’ve just proved…

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Proper good news today - the Renters' Rights Act gets Royal Assent. Citizens Advice see 200 people a day with problems in private rented housing. The act shifts the balance towards tenants, but it's just the start, as @tessthompsonca.bsky.social says here wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/the-renters-...

The Renters’ Rights Act is here — but the work is just beginning

After years of waiting, the Renters’ Rights Act has finally received Royal Assent and passed into law. We’ve campaigned hard for this, and…

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Last night, the Renters Rights Act finally became law. This is excellent news for private renters, who for too long have been stuck struggling with insecure, unaffordable, and poor quality housing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you

Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?

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After years of waiting, the Renters' Rights Act is finally here. This is massive news for private renters in England, who have long been struggling with housing affordability, standards, and security. At @citizensadvice.bsky.social we've campaigned hard for this day.

This week marks 5 years since the first Covid restrictions came in. Yesterday's news on disability benefits just adds to the sense that these years have been pretty relentless for people we help. Some quick takeaways from our latest research into how people's lives - and budgets - have changed:

When your fixed term telecoms contract comes to an end 📱 🌐, haggling with your provider is one of the ways to avoid your bill shooting up 📈. At @citizensadvice.bsky.social , we're worried that not everyone has equal access to these 'hidden deals.' 🧵 www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...