Nuisance calls are torment for many

Almost 75% of people received a nuisance call in the last month, a survey has suggested.

Two in five of those asked by Which? said they felt intimidated by unsolicited calls.

The consumer watchdog is urging the government to hold bosses of the companies behind such calls accountable.

Under new proposals, the ICO could be given stronger powers to hold company directors directly responsible for breaking the law with fines of up to £500,000.