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Mobility company director guilty
Posted: 01 November 2019
UPDATES: A mobility company and its director were convicted following a major trading standards investigation, bringing dozens of offences before the courts and reinforcing accountability for consumer protection breaches.
‘Green energy’ fraudster jailed
Posted: 01 November 2019
UPDATES: A fraudulent green energy scheme that cheated householders out of thousands of pounds ended with a prison sentence, following a trading standards investigation that exposed the deception.
Whirlpool report highlights TS cuts
Posted: 01 November 2019
UPDATES: A parliamentary report into the Whirlpool appliance controversy renews scrutiny of product safety failures while highlighting the pressures facing trading standards services after years of budget reductions.
4 business trends to continue in 2020
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.
CTSI calls for seasonal safety
Posted: 30 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI urges families to keep safety at the centre of Halloween and Bonfire Night, warning against cheap costumes, counterfeit goods and unsafe firework use as stretched trading standards teams face seasonal risks.
Don’t get a nasty scare this Halloween
Posted: 25 October 2019
OPINION: Halloween’s rise as a consumer event brings real product safety risks, from flammable costumes and unsafe accessories to online purchases that may not meet UK standards. Practical checks can prevent a frightening celebration becoming a lasting injury.
UK ECC prepares for half term
Posted: 23 October 2019
UPDATES: UK ECC reassures families travelling to Europe during autumn half-term that it will continue handling cross-border consumer disputes after Brexit, while warning that no-deal changes could affect package travel, timeshare protection and small claims routes.
Four jailed after major investigation
Posted: 17 October 2019
UPDATES: Four roofing fraudsters have been jailed after Brent and Harrow Trading Standards uncovered a doorstep crime operation that stripped vulnerable homeowners of hundreds of thousands of pounds and exposed an international money-laundering network.
Underage nicotine product sales rise
Posted: 17 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI’s latest Tobacco Control Survey shows a sharp rise in illegal underage sales of nicotine-inhaling products, with vaping shops prominent among failures and funding cuts limiting the frontline response.
A more productive workspace
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.
Scam 'Amazon' calls warning
Posted: 10 October 2019
UPDATES: Norfolk Trading Standards warns residents about scam calls falsely claiming to be from Amazon, with fraudsters using Prime renewal, arrears and hacked-account messages to obtain personal data, payment details or remote computer access.
TS 'not ready' for no-deal Brexit
Posted: 09 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI warns that trading standards services are not ready for a no-deal Brexit, citing untested retained EU law, loss of EU database access, new conformity procedures and deep cuts to local enforcement capacity.
Blind cord safety campaign launched
Posted: 09 October 2019
UPDATES: A new OPSS campaign highlights the fatal risk posed by loose blind cords, urging parents, carers and employers to secure older blinds with proper safety devices and keep cords away from young children.
Blind cord safety campaign launched
Posted: 08 October 2019
UPDATES: Parents, carers and employers are being urged to check older blinds fitted before 2014, as OPSS and CTSI warn that simple devices such as cleats, tidies and tensioners can prevent child strangulation deaths.
Walk-in bath fraudsters guilty
Posted: 08 October 2019
UPDATES: A prosecution over misleading walk-in bath sales ended with guilty pleas from a company and senior managers, highlighting the investigation, offences and wider lessons for consumer protection.
Farmers fined for breaking TB rules
Posted: 08 October 2019
UPDATES: Four farmers were fined after breaching bovine TB movement restrictions and falsifying cattle records, underlining the importance of robust animal health enforcement and traceability.
AI versus the fraudsters
Posted: 08 October 2019
ANALYSIS: Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful weapon against fraud. This feature examines emerging AI tools, collaborative research and how the technology can help investigators detect and disrupt increasingly sophisticated scams.
Mamas & Papas fined over car seats
Posted: 26 September 2019
UPDATES: A lengthy trading standards investigation led to penalties over the distribution of unsafe child car seats, raising important questions about product safety, corporate responsibility and consumer protection.
Matt Allwright on CCAS' rogues gallery
Posted: 25 September 2019
UPDATES: Consumer champion Matt Allwright reflects on the tactics used by rogue traders, the harm caused to vulnerable consumers and the continuing value of the Approved Code Scheme in promoting trustworthy businesses.
UK ECC advises on Thomas Cook
Posted: 24 September 2019
UPDATES: Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, UK ECC explains travellers' rights, outlining the protections available under ATOL and other routes to refunds, assistance and financial recovery.
