UPDATES: A shop in the Wiltshire town of Calne has been forced to close for three months after it was found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes by.

DEVELOPMENT: The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is a vital piece of UK legislation that allows Trading Standards authorities (and other law enforcement agencies) to tackle criminal activity by.

UPDATES: Telecoms industry trade association Comms Council UK (CCUK) has announced a collaboration with National Trading Standards (NTS) to bolster fraud detection and prevention. The move comes amid a.

UPDATES: Kent County Council Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted three fraudsters who ripped off motorists with a car-clocking scam. A complex and extensive investigation by the Kent Trading Standards.

UPDATES: A trader who imported almost 1,000 non-compliant and unsafe e-scooters and e-bikes has been successfully prosecuted by Islington Council following a Trading Standards investigation. Sardar Rassa, who traded.

UPDATES: CTSI is offering free training for members on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, covering new online consumer protections, enforcement powers and rules affecting tech firms, marketplaces and sellers.

UPDATES: Enforcement work by Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards has resulted in a suspended sentence for a shepherd who committed animal welfare and farming standards offences, leaving the decaying.

UPDATES: Consumers are being warned to steer clear of quick-fix weight-loss products and fake online pharmacies as Trading Standards highlights the risks posed by unproven diet scams and misleading health claims.

UPDATES: Following the Southport tragedy, the Government is accelerating tougher age-verification rules for online knife sales, with significant implications for retailers and consumer protection enforcement.

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ANALYSIS: From test purchases to bleed kits and life-saving first-aid training, Barking & Dagenham Trading Standards is taking a proactive, partnership-led approach to tackling knife crime. This article explores how local enforcement, youth education and tighter controls on knife sales are working together to prevent harm – and why stronger online age-verification laws are a crucial next step ...

UPDATES: A substantial court penalty for an Oxfordshire trader underlines the consequences of breaching consumer protection law and reinforces the importance of robust local enforcement.

ANALYSIS: Test purchasing and intelligence-led enforcement continue to expose weaknesses in age-restricted knife sales. The latest activity highlights both progress made and the challenges that remain.

UPDATES: A persistent rogue roofer has been jailed after leaving consumers out of pocket, demonstrating the impact of coordinated Trading Standards investigations and successful prosecution.

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ANALYSIS: A new government, a packed legislative agenda and rising expectations of enforcement – what does it all mean for Trading Standards? From product safety and online marketplaces to tobacco control, renters’ rights and planning reform, this article breaks down the key Bills moving through parliament ...

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ANALYSIS: Peter Tompkins’ 60-year Trading Standards career spans from Weights and Measures inspections to modern consumer protection. He’s seen major changes: more women in the profession, shifts from prosecutions to advice, and challenges from austerity. Optimistic, he stresses the need for proper funding, sensible regulation, and further support for new officers ...

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ANALYSIS: Justin Madders, Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, reveals how Trading Standards protects consumers, supports businesses, and tackles rogue traders in a rapidly changing digital world. From online marketplaces to Net Zero initiatives, Madders highlights the critical role of enforcement, funding, and modern regulation in creating a safer, fairer, and more confident economy ...

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ANALYSIS: Nearly half a billion pounds was lost to bank scams in the UK last year, leaving victims “devastated, embarrassed and angry with themselves.” Experts warn that consumer education is key to prevention, yet dwindling resources mean many miss out on vital guidance. Discover how Trading Standards is fighting back - and why early education could protect you for life ...

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ANALYSIS: A family home destroyed in seconds, lives lost, and a father left to plead for change - all because of overheating e-bike and e-scooter batteries. With fires on the rise, experts are calling for urgent regulation, safer design, and stricter online sales rules. Read how one tragedy is sparking a fight to protect UK households from this hidden danger ...

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ANALYSIS: Scotland’s ambitious Heat in Buildings Strategy aims to cut carbon emissions and make homes more energy-efficient - but experts warn the sector is unprepared. Rogue traders, confusing incentives, and poorly installed products could leave consumers out of pocket and homes at risk. Read how Trading Standards is pushing for safeguards to make green heating safe, effective, and trustworthy ...

UPDATES: Another rogue builder has received a custodial sentence after exploiting householders, sending a clear message that serious consumer fraud will be pursued through the courts.