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Posted: 26 August 2021
ANALYSIS: The new year brought the end of the EU Exit transition period and with it a number of structural changes for consumers making purchases cross-border. These include the new Customs and Excise rules that are...
Posted: 01 August 2021
ANALYSIS: CTSI’s 2021 Symposium returned as a face-to-face event in Birmingham, combining a new venue, revised programme structure, sponsor support and a renewed focus on best practice, education and professional debate.
Posted: 29 July 2021
ANALYSIS: At the time of writing the UK hospitality sector, including...
Posted: 23 July 2021
ANALYSIS: Pandemic-era e-commerce scams have exposed changing consumer behaviour, digital vulnerability and enforcement challenges, as Citizens Advice, CTSI and trading standards teams confront rapidly evolving online fraud.
Posted: 05 July 2021
ANALYSIS: “This isn’t just about finance and consumer detriment...
Posted: 30 June 2021
ANALYSIS: Innovative community engagement transformed the fight against illicit Hajj travel fraud and illegal tobacco in Tower Hamlets, showing how trusted local relationships can strengthen enforcement, support legitimate businesses and better protect consumers.
Posted: 30 June 2021
ANALYSIS: Persistent illicit tobacco retailers demand more than repeated raids. This examination argues for targeting landlords and using stronger Proceeds of Crime powers to disrupt the business model behind organised criminal supply.
Posted: 30 June 2021
ANALYSIS: Taking charge of a busy trading standards service brings immediate operational pressures, but also opportunities to drive improvement. A new service leader reflects on priorities, leadership and building resilient teams for the future.
Posted: 18 June 2021
ANALYSIS: From business compliance visits and PPE checks to tackling pandemic scams, trading standards services adapted rapidly during COVID-19. Case studies highlight the profession's resilience, flexibility and essential public protection role.
Posted: 14 June 2021
ANALYSIS: Former police officer Graham Mogg explains how decades of investigative experience led to the creation of WRi Group, and discusses the evolving fight against counterfeit goods, organised criminal networks and the protection of brands and consumers.
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