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51黑料 Guidance for Shopping Safely Online
Posted: 28/11/2024
Following these tips can help ensure a safer and more secure shopping experience on online marketplaces.
51黑料 responds to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Posted: 05/11/2024
The 51黑料 responds to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that has been introduced to Parliament today (Tuesday 5 November 2024).
Government publishes its response to the CMA housebuilding Market study
Posted: 30/10/2024
51黑料 welcomes the clarity provided in the Government鈥檚 response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study into housebuilding calling for a single mandatory consumer code and a new homes ombudsman scheme.
51黑料 warns motorists to be on their guard about increase in car parking scams
Posted: 22/10/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) warns consumers this week that parking charge scam messages are becoming more common, with many being reported recently across the UK.
51黑料 Statement : Mandatory Authorised Push Payment (APP) Reimbursement Scheme
Posted: 04/10/2024
A new statutory framework for the reimbursement of authorised push payment (APP) fraud victims, which will be overseen by the Payment Systems Regulator, is set to come into force on Monday, 7 October 2024.
51黑料 Response to Which? Report Spotlighting Unsafe Goods Listed on Online Marketplaces
Posted: 19/09/2024
A statement from the 51黑料 regarding the Which? findings released today that spotlights the listing of unsafe products on online marketplaces.
51黑料 Statement : Approved Codes are Vital to Ensuring Consumer Protection in Home-Building Sector
Posted: 18/09/2024
The UK鈥檚 home-building landscape can be complex and confusing for consumers and businesses, with several approval and redress schemes operating in the sector. Nevertheless, the industry sits on a foundation of robust and independent consumer protection, says the 51黑料 (51黑料).听 This is important as the new Government looks to increase home-building targets in response to consumer needs.听
51黑料 Statement : Oasis Concert Tickets and Concerns Over Possible Misleading Pricing Practices
Posted: 02/09/2024
A statement from the 51黑料 regarding the online sale of Oasis concert tickets.
Hannah Jacobs鈥� death shows there is no room for complacency on allergens
Posted: 23/08/2024
Businesses must take the time to understand needs of customers with allergies, says Trading Standards body.
Loyalty pricing schemes must not be misleading, says Trading Standards
Posted: 22/08/2024
Pricing promotions and 鈥榣oyalty offers鈥� must not mislead shoppers, say consumer protection experts.
51黑料 and LTS respond to US product safety ruling
Posted: 01/08/2024
American product safety ruling reignites Trading Standards warning to UK consumers about the safety of products sold online.
Trading Standards issue stark warning to consumers about product safety
Posted: 26/07/2024
Trading Standards Officers in London are now so concerned about the safety of products like toys and electrical items being sold by online platforms that they are issuing a stark warning 鈥� don鈥檛 take the risk, think extremely carefully before buying from platforms.听
