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Posted: 27 January 2021
UPDATES: Fraudsters are exploiting uncertainty surrounding Brexit by sending text messages that direct recipients to fake websites. Officials explain how the scam works and how consumers can protect themselves.
Posted: 27 January 2021
UPDATES: The Financial Conduct Authority has warned consumers about clone investment firms after reporting substantial fraud losses. The update explains the threat and highlights the precautions investors should take.
Posted: 21 January 2021
ANALYSIS: Copycat marketing sits at the intersection of branding, consumer perception and the law. This feature examines how imitation products mislead consumers and the legal principles used to tackle them.
Posted: 20 January 2021
UPDATES: A new construction regulator is being established in response to the Grenfell Inquiry, with powers intended to drive higher standards, improve accountability and restore confidence across the construction sector.
Posted: 12 January 2021
UPDATES: Fraudsters are exploiting the pandemic with fake lockdown rebate text messages designed to steal banking details. Learn how the scam works and the warning signs consumers should watch for.
Posted: 11 January 2021
DEVELOPMENT: This CPPD module examines the food standards implications of EU Exit, exploring import controls, WTO arrangements, border checks and the practical challenges Trading Standards professionals may face.
Posted: 08 January 2021
ANALYSIS: As the UK's future relationship with the EU changes, UK ECC considers how its expertise in cross-border consumer protection could evolve, expanding support for consumers beyond its traditional European remit.
Posted: 08 January 2021
ANALYSIS: The killing of George Floyd prompted organisations across the world to confront racism and inequality. This feature reflects on what meaningful action, leadership and lasting cultural change should look like.
Posted: 07 January 2021
ANALYSIS: Lookalike packaging continues to test the boundaries between competition and consumer confusion. This analysis explores how copycat brands influence purchasing decisions and the legal and regulatory issues they raise.
Posted: 07 January 2021
OPINION: A personal reflection on consumer loyalty argues that businesses earn lasting trust through consistent standards, while poor service and complacency can quickly undermine even long-established customer relationships.
Posted: 06 January 2021
UPDATES: Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 vaccination programme with convincing fake NHS messages that harvest personal and banking details. Consumers are urged to recognise the warning signs and stay vigilant.
Posted: 23 December 2020
UPDATES: CTSI Executive Director Paul Ramsden reflects on an exceptionally challenging year, encouraging members to remain resilient, stay safe and look ahead despite the continuing uncertainties of the pandemic and EU Exit.
Posted: 21 December 2020
UPDATES: The government has announced that it will provide cash refunds for domestic rail and coach tickets purchased for journeys between December 2
Posted: 21 December 2020
UPDATES: CTSI has warned NHS and social care workers about fraudulent calls seeking bank details for Scotland's £500 pandemic payment, stressing that genuine payments are made through official payroll channels.
Posted: 16 December 2020
UPDATES: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into whether airlines have breached consumer rights by failing to
Posted: 16 December 2020
ANALYSIS: As a former European Commission official, Jacqueline Minor is no stranger to the complex and sometimes convoluted processes that have histor
Posted: 14 December 2020
UPDATES: Big rises in online consumer spending, a surge in consumer support requests and ongoing spending cuts are highlighted in an updated trading
Posted: 14 December 2020
OPINION: The next CTSI chief executive must be willing to challenge government, reject easy compromises and rebuild the profession’s influence after austerity, Brexit and COVID-19 exposed the need for stronger leadership.
Posted: 10 December 2020
UPDATES: Fraudsters posing as Highways Department workmen are targeting private car parks, Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service has
Posted: 10 December 2020
OPINION: Frontline trading standards professionals describe how COVID-19 changed workloads, priorities and enforcement pressures, revealing the strain on small teams as they adapted services during a national crisis.
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