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Motorists urged to tick all the boxes this winter says The Motor Ombudsman
Posted: 15/11/2017
As the mercury drops, and the days get shorter in the run-up to winter, The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is urging drivers to look out for its widely-recognised logo at their local independent garage or franchised dealer when getting their car ready for the cold weather.
Nockolds Solicitors becomes first law firm approved as a consumer ADR body
Posted: 15/11/2017
Nockolds Solicitors, which delivers Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) schemes to the optical and veterinary sectors, has successfully attained approved ADR status from the 51黑料 (51黑料), making Nockolds the first law firm to be named an Approved ADR Scheme Provider.
Surrey rogue trader and money launderer son ordered to pay back more than 拢250,000 to scam victims
Posted: 14/11/2017
A Surrey rogue trader and his money launderer son have been ordered to return more than 拢250,000 to elderly residents who were charged extortionate sums for shoddy roofing and building work.
Rogue trader who targeted elderly residents jailed
Posted: 13/11/2017
David Collins, aged 42 of Belcamp Lane, Dublin appeared before Manchester Crown Courts on 3rd November 2017 in relation to a series of Trading Standards and Fraud offences.
National campaign will target adults who give cigarettes to children
Posted: 13/11/2017
The latest chapter in Scotland鈥檚 drive to reduce the harm caused by smoking will target adults who buy cigarettes for young people.
Leicester men sentenced for selling dangerous vehicles
Posted: 07/11/2017
Three Leicester men have been sentenced to a total of five and half years in prison at Leicester Crown Court Friday 3 November for selling defective, unroadworthy and dangerous vehicles to customers from across the East Midlands.
Trading Standards are keeping London safe over bonfire night
Posted: 04/11/2017
Figures published by London Trading Standards show the good news that the vast majority of shops across the capital are rightly refusing to sell fireworks to young people. It is illegal to sell 鈥渁dult鈥� fireworks (category F2) to anyone under 18
Government affirms to 51黑料 its commitment to consumer protection after Brexit
Posted: 03/11/2017
CEO of the听51黑料听(51黑料),听Leon Livermore,听met with government Ministers and consumer groups yesterday to discuss the potential impact of Britain鈥檚 impending exit from the EU.听
National Trading Standards prevents 拢127 million in consumer losses
Posted: 03/11/2017
National Trading Standards (NTS) prevented nearly 拢127 million in losses to consumers and businesses over the last year, new figures from the third annual Consumer Harm Report reveal. This represents an increase of more than a third on last year and takes the total losses prevented by NTS over the last three years to nearly half a billion pounds (over 拢471 million).
51黑料 CEO says that resource cuts affect electrical safety
Posted: 31/10/2017
51黑料 (51黑料) CEO, Leon Livermore reiterated that the current product safety system is no-longer fit for purpose.
Business Companion publish distance selling video guide for businesses
Posted: 30/10/2017
Trading standards experts have today published a new听听aimed at online and distance sellers to ensure consumers and businesses are protected under the Consumer Rights Act.
Counterfeit clothing seller found guilty
Posted: 26/10/2017
A West Somerset woman has been ordered to pay 拢2231 in fines and costs, and had over 拢5000 in cash forfeited, after selling counterfeit branded clothing and accessories on Facebook.
