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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Counting the cost of counterfeit shops
Posted: 11/04/2025
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has welcomed the BBC鈥檚 investigation into the prevalence of fake shops on Britain鈥檚 High Streets and highlighting their link with organised crime.
51黑料 launches Race & Equality Committee to continue to drive for equality
Posted: 09/04/2025
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has formally launched its Race and Equality Committee (R&E Committee) to help support and drive an inclusive environment for all. 51黑料 are delighted to congratulate Karen Tillett in being elected as Chair of the R&E Committee at its inaugural meeting.
Local Authority Trading Standards in Scotland find short weight solid fuel packs that may contribute to fuel poverty.
Posted: 07/04/2025
An investigation by Trading Standards officers in Scotland has found that short weight products may be contributing to fuel poverty and the cost of living crisis.
Government must urgently 鈥済et to grips鈥� with UK shoppers being ripped off
Posted: 27/03/2025
51黑料 has welcomed the findings from the published by the Department of Business and Trade on the behalf of the Consumer Protection Partnership and has urged that the Government must translate the findings into an action plan so that the UK can 鈥済et to grips鈥� with the continued increase in UK shoppers being ripped off.听
51黑料 helps to secure vital investment for Trading Standards
Posted: 24/03/2025
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is delighted to announce the securing of much-needed investment of 拢10 million from the UK Government for Trading Standards services across England. The investment comes as part of the UK Government鈥檚 regulatory ambitions in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Swipe Left on Love Bots: How AI Criminals Steal Hearts and Money
Posted: 13/02/2025
Beware of Romance Scams This Valentines.
51黑料 celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Posted: 10/02/2025
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by promoting Trading Standards as a 鈥榗areer for all鈥�.
UK鈥檚 Trading Standards responds to latest Which? research
Posted: 04/02/2025
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has welcomed the latest research from Which? calling for greater funding and resources to support the profession in order to protect consumers and law-abiding businesses.
