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Why Does My Dog…? Dog Behaviour Expert Joe Nutkins Interview

Joe Nutkins on The Complaining Cow Consumer Show Part 1 In this episode of the East London The Complaining Cow Consumer Show presented by Helen Dewdney, she talks to dog trainer and behaviourist Joe Nutkins about why does my dog… About Joe Nutkins Joe Nutkins, CPCFT, KCAI (CD), CDTI, shares her home with her husband... The post Why Does My Dog…? Dog Behaviour Expert Joe Nutkins Interview appeared…

Smart Christmas shoppers are buying beauty gifts in August!

Bag the Xmas bargains available now Looking for more ways to save money at Christmas? My book, 456 Ways to Save Money on Christmas Throughout the Year, is packed with practical tips to cut the cost of presents, food, travel, celebrations and more without sacrificing the fun! It might seem strange to be thinking of... The post Smart Christmas shoppers are buying beauty gifts in August! appeared…

How to save money by haggling

High success rates among customers who haggle insurers This week Which? published research: Want cheaper car insurance? Be prepared to haggle that revealed two thirds of drivers who negotiated their quote price with their car insurers were offered a better price. Why should you try to negotiate a lower price? In Britain we tend not to... The post How to save money by haggling appeared first on The…

What does the hosepipe ban really mean for water customers?

Featured on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House: Hosepipe bans explained I joined Paddy O’Connell on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House to answer listener questions and explain more what the latest hosepipe bans mean for consumers, what water companies can and can’t restrict, and your rights as a customer. Listen to the interview from 23:40.... The post What does the hosepipe ban really mean for water…

Action on Subscription Traps – it’s about time!

Subscription trap legislation brought forward to ease cost of living crisis Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced bringing forward the ban on “subscription traps” to ease the cost of living crisis but it is action that has already been delayed twice before! The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC) came into force on... The post Action on Subscription Traps – it’s about…

What are my rights if my river cruise is impacted by drought?

Cruise Holidays in Europe – Know your Rights Every day, consumers ask me a variety of questions across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Threads. I frequently get asked about travel issues and rights and every Summer there is always something affecting holidays abroad! It could be airport strikes, passport control, delayed and cancelled flights or the weather! This year is no different.... The post…

Kez Duxbury Interview: How to start investing

About Kez Duxbury Kez Duxbury is a UK-based public relations professional, media contact, and personal finance expert. He is dedicated to simplifying complex financial concepts for everyday consumers, covering topics such as APR, interest payments, investments, cryptocurrency safety, budgeting, and side hustles. His career spans extensive experience in corporate and financial PR. He currently…

How Celebrity Culture Distorts Public Understanding of Child Sexual Abuse

An Opinion Piece by Emma-Jane Taylor The Huw Edwards case has exposed a dangerous cultural blind spot: the willingness to protect familiar public figures whilst downplaying the trauma endured by children. Public sympathy is a powerful force but when it drifts towards an offender instead of towards the child they harmed, safeguarding becomes compromised. This... The post How Celebrity Culture…

All about prices and pricing online and in-store

“Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing” – Oscar Wilde Every day, consumers ask me a variety of questions across my social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Threads. In my The Complaining Cow Consumer Column, I share the issues that come up most frequently. I often get asked about different angles regarding pricing, so am answering... The post All…

Kez Duxbury interview: A beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency

Kez Duxbury on East London Radio The Complaining Cow Consumer Show In this episode of the The Complaining Cow Consumer Show on East London Radio presenter Helen Dewdney talks to Kez Duxbury about cryptocurrency, About Kez Duxbury Kez Duxbury is a UK-based public relations professional, media contact, and personal finance expert. He is dedicated to... The post Kez Duxbury interview: A beginner’s…