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Ombudsman and Regulators

	Ofcom (Office of Communications) Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. This is the place to go if you have a complaint or query about anything connected with communications.

	Energy Ombudsman Independent and free service set up to sort out disagreements between gas and electricity companies (energy companies) and their domestic and small business customers.

	Ofwat Ofwat is the regulator for the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales.

	Financial Ombudsman Service The Financial Ombudsman Service provides consumers with a free, independent service for resolving disputes with financial firms such as banks, building societies, financial advisers, friendly societies, credit unions, insurance companies, investment firms, stockbrokers, or unit trust companies.

	Legal Services Ombudsman The Legal Services Ombudsman oversees the handling of complaints against solicitors, barristers, licensed conveyancers, legal executives and patent agents by their professional bodies.

	Ombudsman for Estate Agents A free, fair and independent service for buyers and sellers of residential property in the UK. Your complaint may be considered by the Ombudsman where you believe a Member Agency has: infringed your legal rights or not complied with the "OEA Code of Practice"; treated you unfairly; been guilty of maladministration; acted in a way that results in you losing money or suffering inconvenience.