Exposed: Councils that issue dodgy tickets
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Drivers in Britain are forced to go through an independent appeal before they could cancel an unjust parking ticket and the number of such tickets and appeals is rising. Council's revenue from parking charges and fines has hit a record of nearly pound sterling 100.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2005
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How to dodge the dodgy
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Issues are presented concerning the various techniques which are used by companies and individuals to extract money from consumers. The role of the Trading Standards Office in protecting the public is discussed.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
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Packing a punch - readers fight back
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The number of products falsely claiming to contain specified amounts of material is on the increase, with many complaints being received from consumers concerning half empty packaging.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
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