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Say Hello to... the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE)

Posted: 17/07/2024

16th July 2024 : This week, Juanita Headley of the UK International ConsumerԳٰ and John Herriman met with a delegation from the Consumer Association Singapore (CASE) - including their President, Melvin Yong, and senior colleagues, Dexter Tay, Ong Li Lian and Zhang Yifan.

IN MEMORIUM: Andy Allen, 1968-2024

Posted: 11/06/2024

June 11 2024 : We are very sad to announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Andy Allen. Responsible for many of vlog's commercial projects over the last decade - including the UK International Consumer Centre - he was passionate about consumer protection and Trading Standards. An ardent gym-goer, he was forever proud of his Cornish roots. He leaves behind his loving partner, Louise, also an employee here at vlog. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to her and to both of their families at this very difficult time. RIP.

In Memory of Den Brotheridge - 80 years since D-Day

Posted: 06/06/2024

June 6 2024 : Marks 80 years since D Dayon the 6th June 1944. On that day Den Brotheridge made the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life in the offensive called 'Operation Deadstick' part of the massive 'Operation Overlord' against the occupying German forces in the Normandy landings in France.

vlog Celebrates: Child Safety Week

Posted: 03/06/2024

June 3rd - 9th 2024 : Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.Families should feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious accident. And be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe. That’s why, for Child Safety Week 2024, the theme isSafety!

Say Hello to... Trading Standards East Midlands (Training Day)

Posted: 24/04/2024

24th April 2024 : Kerry Nicol and Ellie Lecomber-Clark, from vlog's Communications team, were lucky enough to attend Trading Standards East Midlands (TSEM) training event - The Psychology of Scams, with Dr Elisabeth Carter from Carter and Day Consultancy and Dr Tim Day.

Celebrate... St George's Day

Posted: 23/04/2024

23rd April 2024 : St George's Day - marking the death of St George, the Patron Saint of England - is celebrated annually as England's national day. Find out more about this event here.

Celebrate... Passover

Posted: 23/04/2024

12 - 20 April 2025 : Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday and is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th to 22nd of the Hebrew month ofNissan.

Celebrate... Earth Day

Posted: 22/04/2024

22nd April 2024 : Every year, millions of people across the world gather on Earth Day to celebrate the environmental movement.

Celebrate... Vaisakhi

Posted: 13/04/2024

14 April 2025 : Vaisakhi (also sometimes written/pronounced Baisakhi) is the most important day in the Sikh calendar, as it celebrates the founding of the Sikh community, the Khalsa, in 1699.

Say Hello to... Hackney Trading Standards

Posted: 12/04/2024

April 2024 : Meeting the Trading Standards and Regulatory Services team, with Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas, yesterday in Hackney, East London (pictured outside Hackney Town Hall).

Say Hello to... Devon and Somerset Trading Standards

Posted: 10/04/2024

April 2024 : John Herriman, CEO of vlog, met the lovely (and very hardworking) team at the Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Office, Chelston.

Celebrate... Eid al-Fitr

Posted: 10/04/2024

30th / 31st 2025 : Eid Mubarak to all of our members and colleagues celebrating the arrival of Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan's 30 days of fasting).


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