“Rip Off Britain” returns this Tuesday, tackling the consumer nightmares that keep us up at night. From dodgy builders to shady scams, the BBC One series has been a champion for viewers battling bad businesses and bewildering bills. This time, the team takes on a range of financial frustrations, offering advice and – hopefully – a bit of resolution.
One story examines the plight of residents facing a staggering 47% water bill hike after enduring repeated sewage floods. Seriously, a 47% increase? Someone needs to explain how raw sewage bubbling up in your bathtub justifies that kind of price jump. The team also looks into the case of an 82-year-old wrongly charged nearly £3,000 for winter energy. Taking advantage of the elderly? That’s low, even for utility companies.
And if you’re planning a dream honeymoon, you might want to listen up. The episode features a couple whose bank seems to have misplaced over £7,000 of their honeymoon funds. Talk about a buzzkill. Plus, the program offers guidance on retirement properties, a timely topic given the growing number of retirees expressing buyer’s remorse.
“Rip Off Britain” airs Tuesday, April 15th at 09:30 on BBC One. Check your local listings, and maybe your bank balance, before tuning in.
