News Room
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Number of young people smoking in North West falls to record low
Posted: 20/04/2023
A new survey released today (Thursday, April 20) has found that the number of young people in the North West of England who smoke is down to 6% - the lowest level recorded.
51黑料 warns of holiday and passport scams as travel season begins
Posted: 12/04/2023
Holidaymakers are urged to be on the lookout for fraudsters using bogus social media ads and exploiting passport delays.
51黑料 welcomes Government announcement on vaping
Posted: 11/04/2023
51黑料 welcomes the government's announcement, particularly given our recent campaigning and awareness raising on the issues around vaping
51黑料 welcomes Government proposals to tackle challenges around vaping
Posted: 09/04/2023
51黑料 statement in response to the Department of Health and Social Care announcement made today.
March news and policy round-up
Posted: 30/03/2023
A round-up of the main news stories and media coverage this month
Scottish Trading Standards find serious pricing issues in supermarkets and convenience stores that are costing consumers 拢millions across Scotland
Posted: 22/03/2023
An investigation by local authority Trading Standards services in Scotland has found a range of pricing issues in shops across Scotland, to the detriment of consumers and may be contributing to the cost of living crisis to the tune of many millions of pounds.
New guidance launched for holiday caravan park owners and operators
Posted: 09/03/2023
51黑料 (51黑料) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publish guidance for holiday caravan park owners and operators.
February news and policy round-up
Posted: 24/02/2023
A round-up of the main news stories and media coverage this month
51黑料 shares food scandal concerns
Posted: 21/02/2023
51黑料 shares NFU chief鈥檚 concerns about potential for 鈥榙isastrous鈥� food scandal.
拢40,000 worth of illegal vapes taken off City streets set to be destroyed
Posted: 16/02/2023
The City of London Corporation鈥檚 Trading Standards team has seized 拢40,000 worth of banned vapes from a Square Mile retailer.
Warning over unsafe 鈥楤oxo Blend鈥� blenders after fatal fire
Posted: 14/02/2023
Islington Council has issued a warning about unsafe 鈥楤oxo Blend鈥� kitchen blenders, after one of the devices caused a fatal flat fire in Haringey.
51黑料 welcomes LGA鈥檚 call for stronger rules to prevent underage vape sales
Posted: 11/02/2023
The Trading Standards body supports stricter regulation of the display and positioning of vapes in retail premises.
