Since the 1980s the Government has privatised many essential services, often by floating previously state-owned companies. Those arguing for privatisation often focus on increased efficiency due to competition. Those against that say firms do what’s best for their shareholders and not for consumers. It’s a complex argument, but we’re really most interested in testing public sentiment so are keeping it simple. Please vote for the choice closest to your own opinion on whether you support renationalisation for each of the following services:

We can tell you who the cheapest providers are, but to find out if their service is any good, we need your help. So twice a year we ask you to tell us about your customer service experiences. Please rate your HOME PHONE and BROADBAND provider(s) on customer service (not price) over the past SIX MONTHS. Phone and broadband from the same provider? Rate each service separately.

No this isn’t a leftover from last year, we’re talking Christmas 2015. While some may groan in horror at the thought, serious MoneySavers have already been out there piling January sales goods into the back cupboard ready for next Christmas. Where do you stand? Which of these items have you already bought for next Christmas? Choose as many as are applicable.

It’s a new year and a great swathe of the nation is on a diet. In some US cities it’s a requirement that menus tell you how many calories are in their dishes (and other nutritional info) ― would you welcome that information being compulsory here or would you prefer not to know? Please choose the option CLOSEST to your opinion: