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Almost half a million 18-24-year-olds lost over 拢500 to scams since first COVID-19 lockdown
Posted: 28/09/2021
A recent survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of the 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) discovered that 9% (479,880)* of 18-24-year-olds lost over 拢500 to scams since the beginning of the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in March 2020.
糖心vlog官网 Symposium 2021 opens in Birmingham
Posted: 27/09/2021
The 糖心vlog官网鈥檚 (糖心vlog官网) Symposium will open at Birmingham鈥檚 Eastside Rooms on Tuesday 28 September, and run until Thursday 30 September. The event is the largest gathering of trading standards professionals in the UK.听
糖心vlog官网 Letter to the Consumer Minister - Possible Re-introduction of Imperial measures
Posted: 27/09/2021
糖心vlog官网 seeks assurances that any plans to reintroduce Imperial measures will be based on a full consultation and impact assessment informed by professional bodies
YouGov survey reveals over 2.6 million UK adults scammed since lockdown
Posted: 23/09/2021
A survey released by the 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) revealed that 5% (over 2.6 million)* of UK adults online were scammed since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.听
Karate teacher gets four years jail time for fake DVD business
Posted: 22/09/2021
A karate teacher found selling fake DVDs and Scholl foot care products, running a fraudulent business, money laundering and more, is today sentenced to four years in prison.
糖心vlog官网 calls for a consultation and impact assessment in wake of UK Government's proposed Imperial Unit reintroduction
Posted: 22/09/2021
糖心vlog官网 responded to the UK Government's plans to reintroduce imperial units and, noting that this is a headline proposal, sought assurances that 糖心vlog官网 will be able to provide its evidence and views via a robust听consultation and impact assessment that looks at the costs and benefits to businesses, consumers and regulators.
Defra and trading standards come together at 糖心vlog官网 Symposium
Posted: 15/09/2021
The 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) is pleased to announce that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be addressing delegates at the 糖心vlog官网 Symposium at the Eastside Rooms Birmingham.
Cyfraith Newydd yn dod i rym ar 1 Hydref
Posted: 08/09/2021
Mae Safonau Masnach Cymru yn cefnogi menter gan Gr诺p Bwyd Gwent Fwyaf i leihau marwolaethau o adweithiau alergaidd.
Greater Gwent Food Group works to reduce deaths from allergic reactions
Posted: 08/09/2021
Trading Standards Wales is supporting an initiative by Greater Gwent Food Group to reduce deaths from allergic reactions.
Media Notice: Accreditation opens for 糖心vlog官网 Symposium 2021
Posted: 06/09/2021
糖心vlog官网 Symposium, a key event in the UK's consumer protection calendar, will be held at Birmingham's Eastside Rooms on September 28-30, 2021. The event, the UK's largest gathering of trading standards professionals, celebrates the 140th year the trading standards profession has come together since 1881.
WhatsApp family member message scam targets public
Posted: 03/09/2021
The 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) has been informed of a newly emerging scam on WhatsApp, where scammers attempt to impersonate family members to steal money.
Public sent phoney texts for NHS COVID-19 Passes
Posted: 20/08/2021
The 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) has been sent evidence of a text scam themed around the NHS COVID pass.
