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Guide to Christmas and holidays

Alternative gift ideas, getting the best out of your festive food, staying safe in the sun and refund rights – it's our gift to you.

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7 tips for shopping online

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Consumer's top tips on reducing, reusing and recycling this festive season

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Top tips for Christmas shopping

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A greener, cheaper Christmas: alternative ways to celebrate

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Your consumer rights when online deliveries go wrong

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Tips to keep your Christmas debt under control

Know your rights

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Accommodation issues: your rights to refunds

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Tickets and events: your rights

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Returns and refunds

Ferry cancellations and delays: your rights

Season's eating

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How to get your BBQ ready for summer

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How to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh for longer

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