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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Crackdown on illegal trade
Posted: 06/03/2020
Shops in Salford are being warned to steer clear of illegal cigarettes and alcohol by Salford City Council鈥檚 trading standards officers.
Flybe collapse: 51黑料 warns public to be wary of scams while seeking redress
Posted: 05/03/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) warns affected holidaymakers to be vigilant of offers to get their money back, particularly on social media as these may be scams, and to follow official advice.
51黑料 Hero Awards nominations now open for 2020!
Posted: 04/03/2020
New guide for used car industry launched
Posted: 02/03/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) today announced the launch of a free guide on consumer law for the UK used car industry.听
Touchstone shows value of hallmarking
Posted: 24/02/2020
Touchstone Award winners uncovered thousands of consumers cheated by just one online seller.
New government-backed travel industry guide launched
Posted: 19/02/2020
A new government advice booklet for the travel industry has been launched by the 51黑料 (51黑料).
51黑料 Workforce Survey Report raises concerns over the future of Trading Standards
Posted: 18/02/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) today released its 51黑料 Workforce Survey Report 2018-19, which was supported by the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The report lists several ongoing concerns, in particular, the impact on services from budget cuts.听
Take charge of battery safety, vapers urged by Office for Product Safety and Standards
Posted: 17/02/2020
Safety concerns over the incorrect use of batteries and chargers in vapes are prompting a public awareness campaign for 鈥榲apers鈥� to take charge of battery safety.
New government-backed care home complaints guide launched
Posted: 14/02/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) announces the launch of a new complaints guidebook for the UK care homes industry.
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Valentine's Day - is it love or is it a scam?
Posted: 13/02/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has issued a warning on the dangers of romance scams to would-be star-crossed lovers for this year's Valentine's Day.
Call & Contact Centre Expo 2020
Posted: 04/02/2020
51黑料 Contact Services will be exhibiting at the Call & Contact Centre Expo on 18 and 19 March this year at Excel London.
David Waters jailed for 2 years and 8 months for misleading vulnerable customers
Posted: 19/12/2019
Suffolk businessman, David Waters (71 of Manwick Road, Felixstowe), has today (19 December 2019) received a 32-month custodial sentence.
