News Room
Welcome to 51黑料's News Room. Browse through our latest Consumer Protection and Trading Standards news reports (below), or take a look through our archive of news articles from previous years.
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Don't let scammers tug your heartstrings to get at your purse strings
Posted: 01/02/2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) and trading standards services across the country warn the public to be wary of romance fraud this Valentine's Day. With pandemic restrictions lowered or removed entirely, many expect this Valentine's Day to see a surge of star-crossed lovers seeking to make a connection compared to last February, when the country was under lockdown.
CMA action secures improvements from leading PCR testing provider
Posted: 25/01/2022
After thousands of customers received their money back from Dante Labs, the firm has committed to pay any outstanding refunds within 21 days, following CMA action.
Scammers continue to impersonate trading standards to defraud public
Posted: 25/01/2022
A mail scam that impersonates the 51黑料 (51黑料) continues to be active after almost a year.听
Trading Standards on patrols combatting largest ever UK outbreak of Avian Flu
Posted: 24/01/2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) can reveal that trading standards (TS) services are undertaking essential work, including foot patrols and bird detection, to stem the听听of Avian Flu ever seen in the UK.
Been together a while? Make it official for over 100 million hidden appliances #regmyappliance2022
Posted: 17/01/2022
We all rely hugely on our fridges, washing machines and microwaves for keeping our busy lives on track, but would your appliance manufacturer know which machines you have and where to find you if a fault came to light with your model?听
Renewable Energy Business Guidance Consultation
Posted: 12/01/2022
51黑料 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is releasing new business guidance on renewable energy to help support businesses听installing green energy technology.听
Ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic impacting puppy purchases
Posted: 17/12/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is issuing a warning about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's puppy market.
UKICC celebrates 14 years helping UK consumers
Posted: 16/12/2021
A UK consumer service which was relaunched a few months ago with an international focus is celebrating news from the UK Government that its future has been assured at least until the end of March 2022.
51黑料 appoints Steve Ruddy as Chair of the Board
Posted: 15/12/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) announces Steve Ruddy as Chair of the 51黑料 Board.
Louise Baxter MBE appointed Chair of 51黑料 Council
Posted: 15/12/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) announces the appointment of Louise Baxter MBE as Chair of its Council.
Getting away this Christmas: do you know who your travel contract is with?
Posted: 15/12/2021
As UK consumers pack their bags for Christmas/New Year get-aways, consumer advice body UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) issued a warning regarding consumer confusion about who their contract is with when booking a holiday.
Public hit with COVID-19 Omicron variant scam messages
Posted: 14/12/2021
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has received evidence of a scam that uses the rising Omicron variant to dupe recipients.
