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51黑料 calls for a consultation and impact assessment in wake of UK Government's proposed Imperial Unit reintroduction

Posted: 22/09/2021

51黑料 responded to the UK Government's plans to reintroduce imperial units and, noting that this is a headline proposal, sought assurances that 51黑料 will be able to provide its evidence and views via a robust听consultation and impact assessment that looks at the costs and benefits to businesses, consumers and regulators.

Defra and trading standards come together at 51黑料 Symposium

Posted: 15/09/2021

The 51黑料 (51黑料) is pleased to announce that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be addressing delegates at the 51黑料 Symposium at the Eastside Rooms Birmingham.

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Posted: 08/09/2021

Mae Safonau Masnach Cymru yn cefnogi menter gan Gr诺p Bwyd Gwent Fwyaf i leihau marwolaethau o adweithiau alergaidd.

Greater Gwent Food Group works to reduce deaths from allergic reactions

Posted: 08/09/2021

Trading Standards Wales is supporting an initiative by Greater Gwent Food Group to reduce deaths from allergic reactions.

Media Notice: Accreditation opens for 51黑料 Symposium 2021

Posted: 06/09/2021

51黑料 Symposium, a key event in the UK's consumer protection calendar, will be held at Birmingham's Eastside Rooms on September 28-30, 2021. The event, the UK's largest gathering of trading standards professionals, celebrates the 140th year the trading standards profession has come together since 1881.

WhatsApp family member message scam targets public

Posted: 03/09/2021

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has been informed of a newly emerging scam on WhatsApp, where scammers attempt to impersonate family members to steal money.

Public sent phoney texts for NHS COVID-19 Passes

Posted: 20/08/2021

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has been sent evidence of a text scam themed around the NHS COVID pass.

Big increase in in-depth cases for UK International Consumer Centre

Posted: 17/08/2021

The UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) saw a busy first six months of 2021, with demand for its services being boosted by UK consumers experiencing Brexit-related problems such as customs and unexpected delivery charges with non-UK traders, as well as COVID-19 issues.

Making the Case for Trading Standards

Posted: 02/08/2021

At the 51黑料 (51黑料), we know the true value of Trading Standards more than anyone. We also know how important it is to make the argument for investment in trading standards services in an era when Local Authorities have to make difficult budgetary decisions every year.听

John Herriman, 51黑料 Chief Executive discusses the launch of the BEIS consultation

Posted: 20/07/2021

Today sees the long-awaited publication of the BEIS Consultation - 鈥淩eforming Competition and Consumer Policy: Driving Growth and Delivering Competitive Markets that Work for Consumers鈥�.

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NHS COVID-19 vaccine passport scam sent to holidaymakers

Posted: 07/07/2021

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has been made aware of a phoney email clad in NHS branding, informing the recipient that they can supposedly apply for a digital vaccine passport. The message claims that the so-called "Coronavirus Digital Passport" proves that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and "allow(s) you to travel safely and freely around the world without having to self-isolate."

Peterborough City Council shine during COVID-19 pandemic response

Posted: 28/06/2021

In April 2020, during the second month of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Peterborough City Council's Regulatory Services were called upon to support the Authority's efforts to house the homeless in Peterborough's hotels to help protect them from the spread of the virus.