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Posted: 27 October 2021
UPDATES: Ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night, CTSI reminds consumers and retailers of the legal and practical steps needed to use, store and sell fireworks safely, with guidance aimed at reducing preventable injuries.
Posted: 27 October 2021
UPDATES: CTSI and CIEH challenge the Government's decision to drop a proposed ring-fenced apprenticeship fund, arguing that years of cuts have left regulatory services under severe pressure and warning of the long-term impact on consumer protection and workforce capacity.
Posted: 05 November 2019
SPONSORED: Working from home demands more than a laptop on the kitchen table. Practical advice explains how to create a safe, productive workspace that supports wellbeing and effective working.
Posted: 31 October 2019
SPONSORED: Changing consumer expectations and wider social trends continue to reshape business strategy, with several emerging practices expected to remain important well beyond 2020.
Posted: 11 October 2019
SPONSORED: A productive workplace depends on more than desks and targets. This advertising feature sets out practical ways to improve morale and focus, from natural light and positive office energy to reduced clutter and better staff autonomy.
Posted: 18 September 2019
UPDATES: Test purchasing across Warwickshire found one in five retailers willing to sell knives without adequate age checks, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and stronger compliance.
Posted: 13 March 2019
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Posted: 05 February 2019
UPDATES: Southwark Council’s prosecution of a London café owner exposed serious food hygiene failings, with officers finding conditions that required enforcement action to protect customers and restore basic standards.
Posted: 12 October 2018
UPDATES: A new Consumer Harm Report highlights the scale of detriment prevented by Trading Standards while identifying emerging threats, including social media modelling scams, and the growing challenges facing consumers.