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LTS weighs in on unfair pricing


Retailers have been inspected to make sure customers get what they pay for

Richard Young

Posted 08 October 2024 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Consumer Goods and Services|London


UPDATES: Inspections during London Trading Standards Week uncovered widespread pricing failures, from missing shelf prices to misleading charges at the till, reinforcing the importance of clear pricing and robust enforcement during the cost-of-living crisis.

London Trading Standards (LTS) Week continues today, celebrating the work being done by Trading Standards teams across the capital to ensure residents get what they pay for when buying goods and services.

As part of an ongoing London-wide project to address consumer detriment during the cost-of-living crisis, Trading Standards Officers have been inspecting businesses to ensure consumers a...

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