The Weekly Consumer Report Podcast
Welcome to Parfitt Cresswell’s Weekly Consumer Report brought to you by broadcast journalist Glen Thompsett and award-winning journalist, author, podcaster, and broadcaster, Lindsay Cook.
Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay ahead.
We’re excited to introduce the Weekly Consumer Report, your essential new show for the latest consumer news, practical advice, and expert insights. Each week, we break down the stories that matter most to your money, your rights, and your everyday life - helping you make smarter decisions in a fast-changing world. Every episode is packed with clear explanations, actionable tips, and the latest news - so you can feel confident and in control.
Tune in to our latest episode and join the conversation!
Episode 5: 2nd December 2025 - in this episode:
- Budget timeline
- Employment rights
- Mortgage rates
- Interest rates
- Black Friday
- Business rates
- Frequent flyers.
Episode 4: 25th November 2025 - in this episode:
- Budget
- Rail Fares
- Energy Prices
- Interest Rates
- Housing Market
- Leasehold Law
- Prescription Charges
- Under The Mattress.
Meet Your Hosts
The show is hosted by Glen Thompsett, an experienced broadcast journalist, and an award-winning journalist, author, podcaster, and broadcaster Lindsay Cook, whose expertise is widely recognised; she’s a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4 and other outlets and has written extensively for the Financial Times. Together, Glen and Lindsay bring decades of expertise, a passion for consumer advocacy, and a knack for making complex topics easy to understand.
Legal Chat with Parfitt Cresswell
Hear from our legal experts as they discuss various legal topics in Legal Chat with Parfitt Cresswell. Answering the commonly asked questions we receive on a regular basis, Legal Chat removes all of the legal jargon and makes the complex world of law that little bit easier to understand.
