Consumer Fight Back – Margaret’s phone nightmare – Is it finally over? – BBC Sounds

Episode detailsRadio Ulster,04 Jul 2026,56 mins

Available for 27 days

Linzi Lima checks back in with listener Margaret, who is nearly 90, and her daughter Martina to find out whether, after two months of disruption, Margaret’s landline and lifeline to the world – is finally back up and running. A new Which? survey suggests that one in eight customers paid more than they were first quoted for car hire. We share practical tips to help you avoid unexpected costs when hiring a car for holidays abroad. With the sunny weather continuing, do you need to spend more on sun cream to stay protected? We look at the best ways to protect yourself in the sun and whether higher prices really mean better protection. New research suggests women are increasingly acting as the financial ‘shock absorbers’ of British households when money gets tight. We take a closer look at what the findings reveal. And it’s not just the music drawing crowds to festivals this year. With more people looking for family-friendly events and experiences that focus on health and wellbeing, we explore how the festival scene is changing. Plus, if you have a story or experience you’d like to share with Consumer Fight Back, get in touch by emailing the team at [email protected].

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