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50 per cent increase in UK consumers asking for help from consumer advice organisation
Posted: 30/10/2018
A whopping 51% more UK consumers asked for help last year from the UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) in dealing with complaints linked to EU traders.
Stay safe with fireworks
Posted: 26/10/2018
Bonfire Night is one the highlights of the British autumn, but whilst fireworks can be captivating, they can post a serious risk if due care is not taken.
Make Halloween the right kind of scary
Posted: 25/10/2018
Halloween, the annual celebration of all things scary, loved by children and adults alike. Whether dressing up to go 鈥榯rick-or-treating鈥�, or heading to a ghoulish fancy dress party, costumes play a huge part in the festivities. But while frights might be on the menu, it鈥檚 important you stay safe on Halloween.
Almost 250 residents take advantage of free electric blanket safety tests
Posted: 18/10/2018
Almost 250 residents took advantage of this year鈥檚 electric blankets safety tests provided by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards.
Consumer Harm Report 2018
Posted: 28/09/2018
National Trading Standards鈥� annual Consumer Harm Report reveals more consumer detriment prevented and record prison sentences handed down. Report also highlights new and emerging threats facing consumers and businesses.
Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge councils secure 拢480,000 court case victory
Posted: 24/09/2018
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in co-operation with the London Borough of Redbridge have taken a major step in London鈥檚 fight against knife crime after B&M Retail Ltd was ordered to pay 拢492,598.53听鈥� one of the biggest ever fines for knife crime in the UK.
51黑料 urges businesses to consider benefits of ADR
Posted: 17/09/2018
The 51黑料 (51黑料) urges businesses to become a member of the听Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS), which is key to strengthening consumer confidence and protection by adopting more effective methods such as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Knives and alcohol still being sold to children in London shops
Posted: 14/09/2018
Test purchases conducted by London Trading Standards (LTS) have shown that shops in London are still selling knives and alcohol to children as young as 13. Tobacco was also high on the list of age-restricted products sold to children, with tobacco being sold to 14-year olds.
Problems with a letting agent in London? 鈥� 鈥渞eport it to help sort it鈥�
Posted: 13/09/2018
Trading Standards services in London are working together to help tackle problems with letting agents who aren鈥檛 complying with the law and are leading nationally on this issue.
Londoners urged to use caution when buying used cars
Posted: 12/09/2018
An estimated fifth of used cars advertised through online platforms have unresolved or outstanding safety issues, warns London Trading Standards (LTS) in light of its recent research.
London Trading Standards anti-fraud action saves consumers 拢2m a year
Posted: 11/09/2018
Londoners have been prevented from being ripped off by over 拢2 million over the last 12 months, thanks to trading standards tackling rogue traders across the capital.
74% of used tyres checked by Trading Standards failed to meet safety standards
Posted: 10/09/2018
Almost three quarters (74%) of used tyres inspected by trading standards have failed to meet legal safety standards, says London Trading Standards (LTS).
