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Census scam text messages target vulnerable public
Posted: 02/06/2021
While the deadline for responding to the latest Census for England, Wales and Northern Ireland was back in March, the 51黑料 (51黑料) continues to receive evidence of a scam using Census deadlines as a means to steal financial details.听
51黑料 says Australian trade deal should not risk consumer standards
Posted: 01/06/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) welcomes the news that the UK is in an advanced state in its free trade talks with Australia. The UK and Australian Governments announced this month that trade negotiations had reached a "gold-standard" tariff-free, quota-free trade deal.
There are, however, concerns about potential impacts upon consumer standards that this deal could bring, such as the possible opening up of the UK market to hormone-injected meat.听
51黑料 reflects on George Floyd anniversary
Posted: 27/05/2021
51黑料 reflects on George Floyd anniversary
On the state of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection
Posted: 24/05/2021
A piece by 51黑料 Chief Executive John Herriman in response to an article by George Monbiot.听
Is UK Metrology Healthy?
Posted: 20/05/2021
A reflection on the UK weights and measures system on World Metrology Day 2021 by 51黑料 Legal Metrology Officer Gerry Dutton.
Public sent phoney PayPal security texts
Posted: 14/05/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) received evidence of texts purporting to be from the online payment platform PayPal.听
51黑料 signs Race at Work Charter
Posted: 12/05/2021
The 51黑料 joins over 600 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for employees of ethnically diverse backgrounds in the UK.听
ASA and CAP Annual Report 2020: Protecting young and vulnerable people
Posted: 30/04/2021
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) published today, Thursday 29 April, highlights how we鈥檙e evolving the way we regulate to make sure young and vulnerable people are protected from potentially misleading, harmful or irresponsible ads.听
Postal scam using fraudulent 51黑料 branding targets public
Posted: 30/04/2021
The 51黑料 has been made aware of a postal scam mimicking the Institute, which informs the victim that they have been exposed to a company that 51黑料 has allegedly investigated.
Fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts sent to public
Posted: 27/04/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) received evidence of a text scam involving supermarket delivery messages.
Garden Landscaping and the Law
Posted: 22/04/2021
With spring upon us, many will be turning to garden upgrades and make-overs as the weather improves and lockdown restrictions begin to ease to allow meeting in private gardens and outdoor spaces.
CCAS welcomes the Earl of Lindsay as Chair
Posted: 19/04/2021
The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) welcomes Lord Lindsay as its new Chair.听
