During NI Consumer Week the Consumer Council offer help, support and advice to consumers in Northern Ireland.

Last year in the middle of the pandemic, the Consumer Council held their first Northern Ireland Consumer week achieving over 200,000 views on their online videos. This year with the cost of living continuing to increase the Consumer Council will be sharing useful tips and advice on how to get a handle on your household budget.

Take control of your finances – Want to know how to regain control of your finances?

Save money on energy bills – Did you know that becoming more energy efficient in running your household and its appliances, you can save around £100 per year on your electricity bill?

Save on travel costs - Driving can be expensive with rising costs of fuel so it is important you take steps to try and make savings whenever you can.

How to save money on food – Did you know the average UK household throws out £500 worth of food per year?

Stay safe from scams – Did you know that last year, over £6 million was lost to scams in Northern Ireland?

Join a variety of Facebook Live events throughout this week for help and advice on all kinds of consumer issues, including –

• Taking control of your finances
• Scams
• Saving on food costs
• Reducing energy bills
• Travel costs
• How the Consumer Council can help you

The Consumer Council will also support you if you have a complaint about energy, water, transport, or postal services, as well as provide you with free support and advice on a range of consumer issues.

To access support or find out more about the Consumer Council click here www.consumercouncil.org.uk / Call 028 9025 1600 / Email info@consumercouncil.org.uk