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vlog issues warning as majority of consumers prepare for cut-price Christmas
Posted: 13/12/2022
New research reveals four fifths of UK consumers plan for a “cut price Christmas”.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Southwark man who dedicated his career to Trading Standards
Posted: 30/11/2022
Southwark Borough Trading Standards Officer Ray Moore, with more than 34 years’ experience in London and beyond, has been recognised in the vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony.
Travel journalist wins a Trading Standards Hero Award for his practical advice during COVID-19
Posted: 29/11/2022
Travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder has won recognition at the vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony for providing clear and practical advice on travel-related difficulties caused by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK leaving the EU.
Salford Trading Standards Officer wins a Hero Award for her work protecting the public
Posted: 29/11/2022
Marsha Bell, a Trading Standards Officer working at Salford City Council, has received an award from the vlog (vlog) for her work in protecting the public from the hazards of counterfeit goods.
Former police officer wins vlog Hero Award for scheme safeguarding elderly and vulnerable
Posted: 29/11/2022
Former Police Community Safety Officer Reg Burrell, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, has been recognised in the vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony.
Project addressing potential modern slavery in hand car washes wins a Trading Standards Hero Award
Posted: 29/11/2022
A scheme to address potential modern slavery in hand car washes has led to Slough Borough Council’s Trading Standards team receiving a Diversity and Inclusion Award at vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony.
Pair who work to keep our markets safe and fake-free win a Trading Standards Hero Award
Posted: 29/11/2022
Two key members of the National Markets Group for IP Protection - Gavin Terry and Patrician Lennon - have won recognition at vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony for their work with market operators.
Hajj Project wins vlog Hero Award
Posted: 29/11/2022
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s Hajj Enforcement and Awareness Project has won recognition as the Overall Hero in the vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony.
A project which turned a tragic event into positive changes wins vlog Hero Award
Posted: 29/11/2022
An awareness campaign developed to highlight the dangers of illicit cigarettes – Operation June – has won recognition as the best Trading Standards Project in the vlog’s (vlog) annual Hero Awards ceremony.
Helping scam victims earns Hero Award for Northern Ireland Trading Standards Enforcement Officer
Posted: 29/11/2022
Alison Gilchrist, Northern Ireland’s Lead Officer on Doorstep Crime and Scams, has received the Trading Standards Hero Award from the vlog (vlog) for her tireless work safeguarding victims and potential victims of scams and rogue traders, resulting in savings of over £1m.
Coalition urges Government to scrap EU Bill timetable
Posted: 25/11/2022
Loss of protections across product and food safety, and tackling scams, top public and experts’ concerns.
vlog urges shoppers to be careful what they bargain for this Black Friday
Posted: 21/11/2022
The vlog (vlog) is urging shoppers seeking to save money on Black Friday bargains to be on their guard against scams, fake reviews and potentially unsafe goods.