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Which?: Politicians are wrong competition isn't working

Richard Lloyd, Executive Director at Which? told ITV News that the report is: "a damning indictment of how competition is letting customers down. It's proved that the politicians are wrong to hope that competition will fix the massive problems in the energy market."

This report only sets out some early findings, what it doesn't do is set up is what the authorities are going to do to fix this market for consumers. We need to see much tougher intervention to protect, in particular vulnerable people, that are being charged well over the odds.

– Richard Lloyd, Which?
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Energy firms 'ripping off' loyal customers, probe finds

Chicken contamination is 'damning indictment of supermarkets'

Consumer group Which? said supermarket bosses should "hang their heads in shame" after the level of campylobacter contaminated chickens was revealed by the FSA.

These results are a damning indictment of supermarkets and consumers will be rightly shocked at the failure of trusted household brands to stem the tide of increasingly high levels of campylobacter.

It's now vital that the industry cleans up its act and works hard to restore consumer confidence. We want to see supermarkets not only publishing effective plans that tackle these scandalously high levels but also demonstrate they're taking real action to make chicken safe.

– Richard Lloyd, Which? executive director
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Worst supermarkets for campylobacter contaminated chickens named by FSA

Loud voices 'biggest complaint' about neighbours

The most common complaint about nuisance neighbours is loud voices and arguing, according to Which?

The watchdog's poll found:

  • 41% were annoyed by loud voices and arguing coming from next door.
  • 29% of adults were aggravated by loud music and noisy TVs.
  • 27% were fed-up of doors slamming.
  • Some 23% were annoyed by neighbours stomping around.
  • And noise from pets upset 21% of the people quizzed by Which?
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Over a quarter 'have a problem with nuisance neighbour'

Over a 1/4 'have a problem with nuisance neighbour'

More than one in four people have had their life made a misery by an anti-social neighbour in the past year, a consumer watchdog has found.

Nuisance neighbours left other people feeling angry, stressed and afraid, Which? said. Credit: PA

A poll for Which? found 27% of UK adults have struggled with issues like loud voices, arguing and aggressive pets.

The watchdog found that young people were more likely to suffer from a nuisance neighbour, with 33% of 18 to 24-year-olds having experienced a problem, compared with 17% of those aged 65 and over.

Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: "Having a nuisance neighbour can be a real problem ... There are a number of ways you can complain and resolve a dispute, which is why we have produced a free guide to help."

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Over a quarter 'have a problem with nuisance neighbour'
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