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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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Belfast Builder Fined for Incomplete Work
Posted: 12 August 2025
UPDATES: Trading Standards in Northern Ireland has prosecuted a builder who took £20,000 for an extension he failed to complete, leaving a homeowner with a half-built structure and major financial losses. The case highlights the devastating impact of rogue traders, with the offender convicted of fraud and ordered to pay compensation ...
Hefty Fine for Fake Watch Seller
Posted: 27 May 2025
UPDATES: A High Street jeweller has been fined after Trading Standards uncovered thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit designer watches on sale in a Northern Ireland shopping centre. The case highlights how fake goods deceive customers, undercut legitimate businesses, and why authorities are cracking down on traders who try to pass off counterfeits as the real thing ...
Counterfeit Trader Pleads Guilty
Posted: 19 May 2025
UPDATES: An online trader has been handed a suspended prison sentence after Trading Standards uncovered tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of counterfeit clothing sold through his business. From fake football shirts to sports memorabilia, the case highlights the scale of online counterfeiting - and the serious consequences for those who profit from it ...
