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Renewable Energy Consumer Code encourages Code Sponsors to join national approval scheme
Posted: 24/03/2017
The Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) operates a code aimed to guarantee a high quality experience for consumers wishing to buy or lease small-scale energy generation systems for their homes.
Code Sponsors urged to join 51黑料鈥檚 Consumer Codes Approval Scheme
Posted: 22/03/2017
As part of a campaign launched this week by the 51黑料 (51黑料), trade associations and bodies that are committed to reducing consumer detriment are being encouraged to join its Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS). This is after the total amount of consumer spending it protected across member businesses soared to over 拢51 billion last year.
Property Ombudsman backs national approval scheme that protects 拢51billion consumer spending
Posted: 21/03/2017
Consumers are urged to check if their trader is one of the 43,000 businesses following an approved Code of Practice and listed on the Approved Code Directory.
Businesses urged to join consumer protection scheme
Posted: 20/03/2017
Businesses are being urged to join one of the UK鈥檚 most robust and trusted consumer codes of practice schemes after the total amount it protects topped 拢50 billion per year.
New guide to help start up businesses
Posted: 09/03/2017
Trading standards experts have today published a new guide aimed at first-time entrepreneurs who are looking to start a new business.
Knives sold to children as young as 13 in London test purchasing
Posted: 08/03/2017
Figures published by London Trading Standards show children as young as 13 were able to buy knives in test purchasing carried out across the capital. It is illegal to sell knives to anyone under 18.
Inside the mind of a scammer
Posted: 01/03/2017
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals the tactics investments fraudsters use to deceive over 55s.
Convictions in 7.5 million mile car clocking conspiracy case
Posted: 01/03/2017
Individuals responsible for car clocking offences amounting to more than seven million miles have been successfully prosecuted.
New consumer complaints service launches
Posted: 22/02/2017
UK consumers that have complaints against a trader based in Japan can now make contact with a new cross border complaints service aimed at helping to resolve international issues.
Londonderry trader fined over counterfeit vodka
Posted: 17/02/2017
A Londonderry trader selling counterfeit and under strength vodka was today fined at Londonderry Magistrates' Court.
Teenager praised for winning national toy design competition
Posted: 16/02/2017
A teenager who designed a new toy praised as being 'ahead of the competition' has been congratulated by trading standards professionals and experts in the toy industry.
