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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Consumer Codes Approval Board (CCAB) statement relating to the Home Warranties Code Sponsors
Posted: 23/05/2023
This is a statement issued by CCAB to clarify the purpose, scope and voluntary membership of the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) for builders and developers within the new homes sector.
National Parliamentary Inquiry into UK supply chains and online marketplaces launched
Posted: 23/05/2023
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG on Consumer Protection, alongside the 51黑料 (51黑料) have met today to identify challenges facing the UK supply chain and issues impacting consumers using online marketplaces.
51黑料 welcomes calls for tougher regulations on vaping
Posted: 18/05/2023
51黑料 supports ASH鈥檚 calls for tougher regulation to address the child friendly promotion of cheap and attractive vaping products.
Decision to Scrap the Sunset is welcome, but has been a major distraction, says 51黑料
Posted: 11/05/2023
Legislation covering vital protections for food, product safety laws and regulations affecting animal health and welfare are now safe from being lost at the end of 2023.
Dog lovers warned of 鈥榗ynical鈥� new puppy rehoming scam
Posted: 28/04/2023
51黑料 and Dogs Trust are urging the public to be on the lookout for scammers charging money upfront for puppies and giving out the charity鈥檚 address.
April news and policy round-up
Posted: 27/04/2023
A round-up of the main news stories and media coverage this month
51黑料 welcomes Bill aimed at increasing consumer protection
Posted: 25/04/2023
51黑料 welcomes the publication of the draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill particularly in relation to the potential for it to increase protection for consumers and level the playing field for business.
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
