Modern Witch Magazine #1: Volume 1

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In 1970, Which? bought a set of buildings in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, to set up labs to test products including domestic appliances, DIY equipment, and consumer electronics. Previously, the work had been contracted out. [15] The 1970s saw Which? taking a greater campaigning role, and it began to adopt a more aggressive stance on issues such as lead poisoning and aircraft noise. In 1971, for example, Which? published the first league table on the tar and nicotine content of cigarettes. [15] In 1973, Maurice Healy succeeded Eirlys Roberts as editor, and became editor-in-chief for all the Which? magazines, before he left in 1977 to join the National Consumer Council. [17]

Consumer victory as OFT uphold Which? super complaint". Which? News. which.co.uk. 28 June 2011 . Retrieved 18 February 2014. In the 2010 Superbrands index, Which? ranked fifth in the "Media — Newspapers and Magazines" category and 256th overall. [20] Product testing [ edit ] Laura runs the magazine in a non-profit fashion; to her, it's about creating a space for a minority group within the media - not about making millions. If you share this ethic and passion for witchcraft, and have something to bring to the table, don't hesitate to get in touch.The organisation also dabbled in high street consumer advice centres during the 1970s. More than 120 such centres were operating in 1977–78, many of them funded by local councils. The centres closed as funding was withdrawn by the government in 1980. [15]

Cold and flu meds: what really works - It's tempting to load up on pharmacy products at the first sniffle, but not all have good evidence behind them - and you could save on the ones you do need. Anna Studman explains how to shop smarter. Which? is one of the 'specified bodies' who, under the Enterprise and Competition Acts, may bring proceedings before the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) on behalf of two or more consumers for damages. Which? was granted specified body status on 1 October 2005 by the Ministers of the Department of Trade and Industry. In April 2007, Which? launched its first representative action on behalf of consumers unlawfully overcharged for football shirts due to price fixing. Witches was founded in early 2019 by Ellen, a Journalism student from Falmouth University, UK. Her aim being to always create a sense of community amongst witches, no matter what you practise! Having completed her degree and a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship, she has moved onto pastures new and handed over the reigns to her mum, Laura. In pictures: Which? 50th anniversary, Contraceptive controversy". BBC News . Retrieved 18 February 2014. Roberts, Eirlys (1982). Which? 25: Consumers' Association 1957–1982. London: Consumers' Association. ISBN 0852022417.Expert, unbiased help and advice for all your money matters, from savings and investments to mortgages, tax and pensions. The magazine also discusses trading which it believes goes against the interests of consumers. Examples of such discussions include an exposé into solar panel heating installation companies, [27] an undercover enquiry with the RNID revealing serious problems at shops selling hearing aids [28] and an investigation into electronics shop staffs' knowledge of the products that they sell. [29] The organisation was set up in 1957 as a response to the changing values and concerns of the post-war era, at a time of rapid changes in product markets and consumer behaviour – and a corresponding growth in sharp trading practices. To combat this, Michael Young, research director for the Labour Party, proposed setting up a 'Consumer Advisory Service' to be considered for the party's 1950 manifesto, only to be rejected by Harold Wilson. [5]

Skin irritation After each shave, each tester is examined for skin irritation to see if some are more likely to cause inflammation or in growing hairs. Retailers' surcharges for paying by credit or debit card – The Office of Fair Trading". oft.gov.uk . Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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In 2005, Which? was granted legal powers to bring rogue traders to account for their actions under Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002. Bereaved, and let down - Charlotte Gifford reveals the unwelcome and unnacceptable obstacles facing bereaved people trying to close relatives' bank accounts, utilities and more. The Consumers' Association owns an operational company Which? Ltd who report to the Council of Trustees. The Board of Which? Ltd is made up primarily of co-opted members, members of Which? staff and some representatives from the Consumers' Association Council. By 1959, membership reached 150,000 and a membership services office in Hertford. [15] In 1960, Which? helped to found the International Organisation of Consumer Unions, later Consumers International. [16] In 1962, coverage expanded with the launch of the first quarterly Which? car supplement, which becomes Motoring Which? in 1965, followed by Money Which? in 1968. Manoeuvrability Particular attention is paid to how well each shaver performs close to sideburns, on the top lip, and around and underneath the chin. There's a real difference between how accurately and closely the Best Buys can shave in these areas compared with the worst.