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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
Trading Standards body calls for windfall tax on online marketplaces
Posted: 28/06/2024
National Inquiry highlights the need for the next government to boost consumer protection funding, reform online selling laws and tighten the UK鈥檚 supply chains.
鈥楢bsolute chaos鈥� in food security presents high risk to consumers
Posted: 26/06/2024
The next government must prioritise food safety, says expert who investigated horse meat scandal.
51黑料 is proud to be first signatory to sign up to new National Trading Standards Fraud and Scams Victim Charter
Posted: 20/06/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is proud to be the first signatory of the new National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team鈥檚 鈥楩raud and Scams Victim Charter鈥�. This is another milestone in the work of both 51黑料 and NTS to support and inform consumers with regards to the scams and frauds they may experience.
Help us stand up to criminals, 51黑料 urges next government
Posted: 19/06/2024
Criminals are benefiting while the lives and livelihoods of the public are being put at risk, says Trading Standards.
Energy-efficiency pledges 鈥榰ndermined by lack of consumer confidence鈥�
Posted: 18/06/2024
Party manifestos promise investment into a sector mired in confusion and rife with rogue traders.
NEW RESEARCH: Over Two Thirds of UK Beer and Wine Servings are Short Measures
Posted: 24/05/2024
New research findings published from UK Trading Standards.
General Election brings new opportunities for a renewed investment in Trading Standards
Posted: 23/05/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has welcomed the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak鈥檚 announcement after months of speculation that the next General Election will be held on the 4 July 2024.听
