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UPDATES: A High Street jeweller has been fined after Trading Standards uncovered thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit designer watches on sale in a Northern Ireland shopping centre. The case highlights how fake goods deceive customers, undercut legitimate businesses, and why authorities are cracking down on traders who try to pass off counterfeits as the real thing ...

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UPDATES: A rogue car dealer who ignored consumer rights, sold faulty vehicles and flouted a court order has been sent to prison after months of complaints from buyers. Trading under multiple names, he continued to evade responsibility until Trading Standards stepped in ...

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UPDATES: A Hammersmith & Fulham resident was targeted by a suspected rogue roofer who ramped up a £700 quote to £7,000 and applied relentless pressure for payment. After Trading Standards stepped in, the trader vanished. This case highlights how doorstep scams operate and how quick action can stop victims losing even more money ...

UPDATES: A routine roofing repair escalated into an alleged rogue trading scam that left a resident facing a vastly inflated bill. The successful prosecution highlights the importance of reporting high-pressure doorstep practices and protecting vulnerable consumers.

UPDATES: A persistent rogue car dealer has been jailed after repeatedly breaching court orders and continuing unlawful trading activities. The case demonstrates the determination of Trading Standards to pursue repeat offenders through the courts.

UPDATES: Counterfeit luxury watches worth thousands of pounds were seized following a Trading Standards investigation into a jewellery retailer. The prosecution underlines the continuing effort to disrupt the sale of fake branded goods.

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UPDATES: Unsafe cosmetic products sold online are leaving children with devastating, life-changing injuries, CTSI has warned. From unregulated nail glues to social media-fuelled beauty pressures, a growing number of young people are at risk. A harrowing case highlighted on TV has reignited calls for tougher action and for parents to think twice before buying beauty products online ...

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ANALYSIS: Behind the scenes of animal welfare enforcement lie shocking cruelty, spiralling costs and laws that no longer work. As disease risks rise and councils struggle to act, CTSI is calling for urgent reform of the Animal Welfare Act. This article explores why change is needed now - to protect animals, public health and the public purse ...

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ANALYSIS: AI is often talked up as a silver bullet for government and enforcement - but the reality is more complex. This article cuts through the hype, exploring the ethics, legal implications and real-world limits of advanced AI, before offering practical, grounded tips on how Trading Standards and councils can use AI tools effectively and responsibly ...

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ANALYSIS: From nasal tanning sprays to DIY lash kits and illegal teeth whiteners, dangerous beauty products are everywhere online. As CTSI’s Cost of Beauty campaign enters its next phase, this article exposes the real risks behind unregulated cosmetics, the gaps in enforcement, and why choosing reputable products - and professionals - could protect your health for life ...