Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.
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Posted: 27 June 2024
UPDATES: A tribute to Andy Allen celebrates the life and career of the much-loved consumer protection champion who built the UKICC into a respected international service, reflecting on his professional achievements, generosity, humour and lasting impact on colleagues across the UK and Europe.
Posted: 06 June 2024
UPDATES: Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, CTSI pays tribute to trading standards veteran Stanley Parsley, believed to be the first Allied soldier killed on 6 June 1944, and reflects on his remarkable service and sacrifice.
Posted: 19 April 2024
OPINION: Two fraudulent letting agents who stole deposits, rents and holding fees worth more than £24,000 have been sentenced after a Trading Standards and National Trading Standards investigation exposed a long-running rental scam.
Posted: 14 March 2024
UPDATES: CTSI's 2024 manifesto sets out the Institute's priorities for strengthening consumer protection, supporting legitimate businesses and securing greater recognition and resources for the Trading Standards profession.
Posted: 04 March 2024
UPDATES: CTSI has strengthened its policy team with the appointment of Jessica Merryfield, whose unusual combination of Trading Standards, environmental health and training experience will support manifesto delivery, partnerships and future policy development.
Posted: 05 February 2024
UPDATES: During National Apprenticeship Week, CTSI and partner organisations are renewing calls for dedicated funding to expand regulatory compliance apprenticeships and help address long-term workforce shortages.
Posted: 17 January 2024
SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone Awards recognise outstanding Trading Standards work, celebrating innovative enforcement and partnership initiatives that deliver real consumer protection.
Posted: 15 January 2024
ANALYSIS: Cornwall Trading Standards' Speak Out to Help Out initiative tackles the growing mental health crisis affecting farmers, recognising how financial pressures, isolation and emotional strain can threaten both personal wellbeing and animal welfare.
Posted: 15 January 2024
ANALYSIS: Mounting deficits, Section 114 notices and shrinking budgets are pushing councils towards financial crisis. What does this mean for Trading Standards services, statutory responsibilities and the future of local consumer protection?
Posted: 15 January 2024
OPINION: Reflecting on more than two decades at CTSI, this personal perspective celebrates the achievements of the Trading Standards profession while highlighting the growing influence of policy work in raising consumer protection issues nationally.
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