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Radio Ulster,19 Sep 2026,56 mins

Garden room complaints grow

Consumer Fight Back

Available for 29 days

What began as one listener's complaint has opened the floodgates. After we heard Conor's story last week, more customers have come forward claiming they were also left with unfinished garden room projects by Bespoke Garden Rooms Ballycastle. We hear from those affected. Your pension could be one of the biggest financial investments you'll ever make, but how closely are you paying attention to it? New research suggests millions of people aren't keeping track of their retirement savings. From checking you're on course to receive the full State Pension to understanding the value of your private pension and whether it's enough to fund the lifestyle you want - we look at the questions everyone should be asking about their future finances. Plus, one listener tells us how the breakdown cover included with her car insurance failed to come to her rescue when her vehicle broke down. Despite being certain she was insured, she says she was left stranded after being told her cover had expired. We get to the bottom of what happened. And as travellers increasingly seek authentic, immersive experiences, food is becoming a major factor in how people choose their holidays. From local traditions and family recipes to community food tours and cooking experiences, we explore why culinary curiosity is shaping travel plans like never before. If you've got a consumer story, concern or experience you'd like to share, get in touch by emailing cfb@bbc.co.uk

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