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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51黑料 supports CMA call for grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority and co-badges business guidance materials
Posted: 09/05/2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for grocery stores to prioritise accurate pricing for consumers after finding inaccurate pricing in some stores.
New Laws to Protect Consumers from Cyber Criminals come into force in the UK
Posted: 29/04/2024
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
Enhanced Protection for New Home Buyers
Posted: 26/04/2024
The Approved Code Scheme is pleased to announce that Ark Insurance has successfully passed all the necessary stages and rigorous checks to become the latest Code Sponsor within the scheme.
Dangerous Illegal Cosmetic Products Pose Serious Health Risks for Consumers
Posted: 25/04/2024
Trading Standards warn public over harmful illegal cosmetic products for sale online.
51黑料 meets the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets
Posted: 15/04/2024
Meeting Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets.听
51黑料 Warns of Criminals Targeting Mourners in our Local Communities
Posted: 28/03/2024
Consumer warning issued as Trading Standards concern over targets on bereaved loved ones increase.
Scottish Trading Standards puts Spotlight on Pricing and Short-Weight Issues Affecting Consumers
Posted: 25/03/2024
Scottish Trading Standards find that consumers across Scotland are continuing to lose out from pricing issues in convenience stores and unacceptable levels of short-weight goods that together are costing Scottish consumers 拢millions.
80% of Trading Standards Professionals Support the Smokefree Generation Policy
Posted: 20/03/2024
New 51黑料 research reveals overwhelming support from enforcement
Trading Standards Unveils Manifesto to Protect Consumers and Take On Criminals
Posted: 14/03/2024
Stronger protection at ports/borders, school lessons in consumer rights and licensing of tradesmen among measures proposed.
51黑料 welcomes CIEH as new partner for Annual Conference 2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is delighted to announce that the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will be partnering with 51黑料 on the second half of the 51黑料 Annual Conference.
51黑料 response to FSA consumer awareness campaign for vegan food
Posted: 05/03/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) are issuing the below quote in response to the Food Standards Agency campaign highlighting the risk of food labelled as vegan to people with allergies.
51黑料 bolsters policy team with new appointment
Posted: 01/03/2024
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has announced the appointment of Jessica Merryfield as their new Head of Policy.听
