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Christmas Cosmetics Warning

Posted: 12/12/2017

Throughout October and November, Local Authority Trading Standards Services have been participating in a Scottish National Product Safety Group project, focussing on MI in Cosmetics.

Christmas shoppers forgo online safety checks

Posted: 08/12/2017

Concerns that Brits could put themselves at risk of online fraud this Christmas

Can our safety tests be trusted?

Posted: 08/12/2017

How safe are your home appliances? Non-flame-retardant plastic-backed fridges, fridge freezers and freezers have been passing existing safety standards for years. That should put your mind at ease, knowing your newly acquired fridge-freezer has passed its safety test. Well, think again.

♫ Jingle bells, this deal smells... ♫

Posted: 06/12/2017

♫ Strolling through the stalls,
Five presents on each arm.
You’re almost done, but then you see,
A steal, so what’s the harm? ♫Ìý

Rogue builder jailed after ignoring court order and targeting elderly

Posted: 05/12/2017

A 79-year-old rogue builder has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for breaching a court order preventing him from cold calling and carrying out building work.

Consumer Code for New Homes celebrated approval by the 51ºÚÁÏ

Posted: 04/12/2017

The Consumer Code for New Homes (CCNH) celebrated its formal approval by the 51ºÚÁÏ (51ºÚÁÏ) Consumer Code Approval Scheme at Westminster this week. CCNH is the only 51ºÚÁÏ Approved Code in the new build sector which is backed by an industry collective of warranty bodies.

It's not a royal wedding, but...

Posted: 01/12/2017

Up and down the country, trading standards services are busy promotingÌý.

Don’t be like Little Red Riding Hood: keep the Big Bad Wolf from the door – be sure what you’re signing up for

Posted: 29/11/2017

Consumer advice body the UK European Consumer Centre is releasingÌýtodayÌý(Wednesday 29 November), as part of the annual National Consumer Week,Ìýa short animated videoÌýshowing how easy it is to get caught in a subscription trap.Ìý

Fraudulent landlord jailed

Posted: 29/11/2017

A landlord who mislead tenants and rented out an illegally converted property, has been jailed for 155 days, having failed to pay a confiscation order that looked to recover his criminal gains, generated from renting two illegal flats.

Millions still unclear about what they sign up for

Posted: 27/11/2017

Have you or anyone you know ever been locked into a subscription for an offering you didn’t sign up for? You are not alone.

An estimated two million people across the UK still experience issues cancelling recurring payments for subscriptions without their apparent authorisation.

Citizens Advice reveals consumers spend an average of £160 on unwanted subscriptions during National Consumer Week

Posted: 27/11/2017

New analysis shows that in three months consumers paid an average of £160 towards unwanted subscriptions like gym memberships, television, insurance and online streaming services.

Know your rights and don’t lose out this Black Friday weekend

Posted: 24/11/2017

Looking to pick up an online bargain this Black Friday weekend? The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are a fantastic way to get your Christmas shopping done, or pick up a great deal for yourself. Right? Well, not always!