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Welcome to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø'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.


MEDIA ENQUIRIES :Ìý We can provide expert opinion, comments and spokespeople on a wide range of Trading Standards, consumer protection and regulatory issues - or point you in the right direction. Please call our press office on 01268 582 240 or 07496 254 934, or email us: [email protected]



Census scam text messages target vulnerable public

Posted: 02/06/2021

While the deadline for responding to the latest Census for England, Wales and Northern Ireland was back in March, the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) continues to receive evidence of a scam using Census deadlines as a means to steal financial details.Ìý

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø says Australian trade deal should not risk consumer standards

Posted: 01/06/2021

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) welcomes the news that the UK is in an advanced state in its free trade talks with Australia. The UK and Australian Governments announced this month that trade negotiations had reached a "gold-standard" tariff-free, quota-free trade deal.

There are, however, concerns about potential impacts upon consumer standards that this deal could bring, such as the possible opening up of the UK market to hormone-injected meat.Ìý

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø reflects on George Floyd anniversary

Posted: 27/05/2021

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø reflects on George Floyd anniversary

On the state of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection

Posted: 24/05/2021

A piece by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Chief Executive John Herriman in response to an article by George Monbiot.Ìý

Is UK Metrology Healthy?

Posted: 20/05/2021

A reflection on the UK weights and measures system on World Metrology Day 2021 by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Legal Metrology Officer Gerry Dutton.



Public sent phoney PayPal security texts

Posted: 14/05/2021

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) received evidence of texts purporting to be from the online payment platform PayPal.Ìý

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø signs Race at Work Charter

Posted: 12/05/2021

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø joins over 600 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed to improve outcomes for employees of ethnically diverse backgrounds in the UK.Ìý

ASA and CAP Annual Report 2020: Protecting young and vulnerable people

Posted: 30/04/2021

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) published today, Thursday 29 April, highlights how we’re evolving the way we regulate to make sure young and vulnerable people are protected from potentially misleading, harmful or irresponsible ads.Ìý

Postal scam using fraudulent ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø branding targets public

Posted: 30/04/2021

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has been made aware of a postal scam mimicking the Institute, which informs the victim that they have been exposed to a company that ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has allegedly investigated.

Fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts sent to public

Posted: 27/04/2021

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø) received evidence of a text scam involving supermarket delivery messages.

Garden Landscaping and the Law

Posted: 22/04/2021

With spring upon us, many will be turning to garden upgrades and make-overs as the weather improves and lockdown restrictions begin to ease to allow meeting in private gardens and outdoor spaces.

CCAS welcomes the Earl of Lindsay as Chair

Posted: 19/04/2021

The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) welcomes Lord Lindsay as its new Chair.Ìý


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