alaTest
Provides reviews that inform consumers about the quality of a variety of products.
Charity Bags
Provides information on misleading or scam charity bag collections.
Communications Consumer Panel
Provides advice to Ofcom to ensure that the interests of consumers, including small businesses, are central to regulatory decisions. Includes research position papers and analysis of the main issues in consumer communications.
Energy Hawk
Provides advice on how to save money through energy conservation with tips for buying household appliances.
Expert Reviews
Technology buying guide for consumers with product reviews and price comparisons.
Home Cinema Choice
Provides in-depth reviews of DVD players, LCD screens and other entertainment hardware.
Legal Beagles
Forum offering support, discussion and advice on consumer issues.
Mailing Preference Service (MPS)
The direct marketing industry offers consumers the facility to opt out of receiving direct mail (including specific baby-related mail), unwanted telephone sales calls, and unsolicited faxes.
The Nuisance Calls Forum
Forum offering information on tracking and dealing with nuisance phone calls, cold callers and the like.
Opt Out UK
Runs a variety of opt out/privacy schemes, including one for blocking nuisance phone calls. Explains how the system works and provides sign up forms.
ServiceMagic
Offers quotes and matches customers with local tradesmen and for ideal home services in the UK.
The Wow Awards
National awards for customer service based purely on customer nominations. Includes a live feed of latest nominations, news of winners, information on how to nominate and information for companies on the benefits of being involved.