Travel, Transport and Holidays

ABTA - Association of British Travel Agents   Details of this trade association and who belongs to it   ATOL - Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing   UK’s largest holiday protection scheme for air holidays   AITO - Association of Independent Tour Operators   Trade association for independent tour operators   AUC - Air Transport Users’ Council   The UK’s consumer watchdog for the aviation industry   Holiday Travel Watch   Provides public comment on issues affecting the travel consumer   National Rail Enquiries   Official source for all rail enquiries including fares, timetables etc.   OFT - Office of Fair Trading   Advice on holidays, timeshare and holiday clubs   Travel and Transport Directory - Directgov   Wide range of useful official advice on private and public transport - including passports and visas, Foreign Office travel advice and a UK journey planner.

Utilities and Communications

OFCOM   Independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, including television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.   OFGEM   Regulator for Britain’s Gas and Electricity Industries   OFWAT   Regulator for water and sewerage industry in England and Wales   UK Power   Price comparison site for domestic gas and electricity supply