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51黑料 urges Government to reconsider draft funding settlement for Local Authorities

Posted: 19/12/2023

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has urged the Government to reconsider its draft funding settlement for Local Authorities, with concerns that it may lead to further cuts to an already depleted Trading Standards service and result in increased risks to local communities.

Banned imported American candy with huge child appeal and worrying side effects floods the UK

Posted: 11/12/2023

The 51黑料 (51黑料) has issued a serious warning to parents this Christmas around unauthorised ingredients contained in imported American sweets and fizzy drinks with known links to hyperactivity and cancer in children that are readily accessible across UK highstreets.

BBC One programme Scam Interceptors wins major national Hero Award for uncovering call centre scams

Posted: 08/12/2023

BBC One programme Scam Interceptors, has received the Business Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding work in consumer protection.

Caerphilly Trading Standards Officers save animals from horrifying welfare conditions

Posted: 08/12/2023

The Caerphilly County Borough Council Trading Standards Team has received the Institute鈥檚 Hero Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

UK government to rapidly progress plans to create a smokefree generation

Posted: 06/12/2023

Plans to introduce the most significant public health intervention in a generation and phase out smoking are progressing at pace, as the government鈥檚 consultation closes today.

Hammersmith and Fulham Trading Standards Officer puts criminals behind bars

Posted: 01/12/2023

Doug Love, Lead Practitioner in Trading Standards at Hammersmith and Fulham Council鈥檚 Trading Standards has received the Intellectual Property Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

London Race and Equality experts win National Award

Posted: 01/12/2023

The London Branch Race and Equalities Group has received the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

Trading Standards food safety expert wins award for preventing deaths

Posted: 30/11/2023

Alison Richardson from Staffordshire County Council鈥檚 Trading Standards wins the first Megan Lee Hero Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection.

Child Accident Prevention Trust win national Hero Award for child-saving campaigns

Posted: 30/11/2023

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) has received the Product Safety Award at the 51黑料 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony which celebrates outstanding achievements in consumer protection in the UK.

51黑料 and CIEH issue joint response to FSA/FSS report on local authority workforce capacity and capability

Posted: 09/11/2023

The 51黑料 (51黑料) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) have both supported the need for action to be taken to address critical issues presented in the Food Standards Agency鈥檚 LA Capacity & Capability Report, which highlights the urgent workforce challenges within the Trading Standards (TS) profession and Environmental Health (EH).

October 2023: News and Policy Round Up

Posted: 31/10/2023

51黑料 warns of rogue traders exploiting extreme weather from Storm Babet

Posted: 23/10/2023

Consumer warning issued as Trading Standards see a rise in rogue traders reports.