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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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.
Response to the National Audit Office Review
Posted: 15/02/2017
51黑料 have published our official response to the National Audit office review 鈥榩rotecting consumers from scams, unfair trading and unsafe goods鈥�.
New guide to help used car sellers understand their legal obligations
Posted: 15/02/2017
Trading standards experts have been working with the motor industry to get answers to some of the most complained about issues concerning used car sales.
Home Bargains guilty of selling unsafe chargers
Posted: 10/02/2017
National retailer TJ Morris Ltd, which trades as Home Bargains, has pleaded guilty to three electrical safety offences and ordered to pay 拢22,300 in fines and costs after selling thousands of unsafe chargers to consumers in 2015.
UK European Consumer Centre issues 'wise dating website' tips
Posted: 10/02/2017
UK consumers hoping to find love around the time of Valentine's Day are being urged to follow a set of 'wise dating website' tips when they sign up for love online.
