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30/06/2010
Distraction burglaries, or bogus caller crimes are at their peak during the summer months, and the Consumer Council for Water has some top tips and a form to help householders stay safe from bogus callers.
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Solar panels are now an investment opportunity
There are lots of reasons people install solar panels on their roof.
It may be to protect themselves from rising energy prices, a desire to reduce their carbon footprint, or concern about energy security.
Until recently, it certainly wasn't to make money. Cathy Debenham of YouGen says you can now actually achieve a return on your capital.
That’s because two things have changed. The introduction of the feed- in tariff is one. The other is the extremely low interest rates in the UK right now.
There's a 'cybercrime' victim every seven seconds
A new study estimates that Brits were targeted by 3.7 billion ‘phishing’ emails in the last 12 months alone. And a quarter of us admit to falling victim to e-fraudsters, with the average victim losing over £285 each.
Are you up for the 'Time to Change' Challenge
'Time to Change' are offering the owner of the UK’s oldest working fridge a top of the range energy efficient model in exchange for their old one.
Time running out to grab Green Grants!
There are just two months remaining to take part in this year’s CSV Action Earth; the nationwide conservation volunteering campaign offering grants to help kick start positive community action that benefits the environment. The campaign is supported by Morrisons and Scottish Natural Heritage, and runs until 31st July.
Make nature count with the RSPB’s summer wildlife survey
The RSPB wants to know what sings, chirps, snuffles and barks in your garden with its summer wildlife survey. Make Your Nature Count, running from the 5-13 June 2010, asks people to count the wildlife in their garden over the summer.
Older generation leads the way in household recycling
GB’s older generation – those aged 55 or over - have demonstrated their commitment to recycling, with more than two-thirds (68%) saying that they would continue to recycle even if doorstep recycling was removed. The research commissioned by the Plastics 2020 Challenge to launch their online recycling debate was carried out online by YouGov and shows that its the 55 and overs who lead the way when it comes to saving the planet.
Warning to elderly over digital retuning scams
Older people have been warned not to pay excessive amounts to traders for retuning their television sets following the digital switchover.
Sir Terry pledges to 'Push the Button' for fire safety
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Celebrities from across the music, showbiz and sporting worlds are backing the Government’s Fire Kills campaign with a “Push It Pledge”, to urge people to test their smoke alarm every week.
Office of Fair Trading launches new campaign to help stamp out scams
According to research by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) every year 3.2 million adults – one in 15 people in the UK – fall victim to a scam involving deceptive unsolicited mailings, phone calls, emails or texts. Every year £3.5 billion is lost by consumers to the scammers and the average amount lost per scam is £850.
Scamnesty, the annual campaign by the OFT, returns in February 2010 and aims to empower people to fight back against the scammers
Not your 'bog standard' Day....!
Thomas Crapper Day (27 January 2010) marks the 100th anniversary of Thomas Crapper’s death, and the Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to take a minute to reflect on where we might be without today’s modern sewerage system, and consider our responsibility in helping it continue to work properly.
Silent fright - fifteen million hit by silent phone calls every week
Fifteen million Britons are plagued by silent phone calls from call centres every week, according to research issued today. The figure, from a Telephone Preference Service poll conducted by Mori, was released as consumers were urged to back a bid to impose a maximum £2 million fine on the culprits.
Wildlife charity encourages curtain twitching
Conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species is asking members of the public to keep an eye on mammals in the green spaces around their homes and places of work as part of their annual survey, Living with Mammals. The survey records the public’s observations of mammals and their tell-tale signs in the built environment, helping provide a picture of how towns and cities can support our native wildlife.
A personalised service
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Chief Crown Prosecutor Ian Rushton outlines how the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) deals with crimes against older people, and what support victims and witnesses can expect.
Celebrate safely this Christmas
People often get distracted by the hustle and bustle of Christmas and are unaware of the potential fire hazards and toxic threats that can lurk in fairy lights, candles and flammable decorations. The Fire Kills campaign wants everyone to have a happy and safe Christmas this year and is urging the public to take fire safety seriously.
