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UPDATES: A Trading Standards investigation has uncovered alarming allergen failures at takeaway curry houses across Devon, Somerset and Torbay, with more than three-quarters of tested outlets found serving meals containing milk despite being told customers had a dairy allergy ...

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UPDATES: Thousands of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes worth almost £50,000 have led to two men admitting offences following separate Humberside Police investigations in North East Lincolnshire. The seizures, linked to a nationwide crackdown on illicit tobacco, have sparked criticism over what council leaders describe as unduly lenient sentences ...

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UPDATES: Two shop workers have been sentenced after admitting offences linked to the sale of counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes from a Loughborough store. The case marks the fifth successful prosecution under Operation Hind, a county-wide crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products ...

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UPDATES: With the World Cup fast approaching, Leicestershire Trading Standards has seized hundreds of suspected counterfeit goods - including fake England shirts, unsafe toys and illegal vapes - in a major raid at Measham Car Boot Sale. One man has been arrested as officials warn fans that bargain football kits could come with hidden dangers ...

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UPDATES: A criminal network that laundered more than £331,000 stolen from vulnerable homeowners has finally been sentenced, with one jailed for over eight years. The gang targeted elderly victims with rogue building work scams, leaving some out of pocket by life-changing amounts. Trading Standards says the case sends a stark warning to fraudsters exploiting vulnerable residents ...

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UPDATES: A Loughborough shop has been prosecuted after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco - despite multiple warnings. Hidden stock, undercover test purchases, and links to potentially dangerous substances paint a troubling picture ...

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UPDATES: A Little Hulton convenience store has been forcibly shut down after repeatedly selling illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes, despite multiple raids and 31 public complaints. Salford City Council says the three‑month Closure Order sends a clear message after hidden stashes, test purchases and thousands of illicit items were uncovered ...

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UPDATES: A rogue builder who conned homeowners out of more than £100,000 has been jailed after a major investigation by Barking and Dagenham Council and National Trading Standards. Using fake names and bogus companies, he left families out of pocket and homes unsafe ...

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UPDATES: A Leicestershire cattle farmer has been fined nearly £11,000 after admitting serious breaches of livestock movement and TB testing laws. Authorities say repeated failures put animal health, the food chain and the rural economy at risk - with dozens of cattle entering the food chain without proper notification ...

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UPDATES: Half the used cars inspected in Norfolk were found to be unroadworthy - and almost every part-worn tyre checked failed to meet legal safety standards. From nails piercing tyre walls to cars with no valid MOT, Trading Standards and police uncovered shocking risks on forecourts across the county. Find out what they found, and how you can protect yourself ...

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UPDATES: Manchester City Council Trading Standards, working alongside Greater Manchester Police (GMP), has seized more than £386,000 worth of illicit vapes, cigarettes and counterfeit goods from premises across the city as part of a partnership operation intended to safeguard the local community from illegal and dangerous products...

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UPDATES: Trading Standards teams across the East Midlands have uncovered alarming levels of unsafe cosmetic products on sale, with more than three quarters failing safety checks. From banned ingredients linked to cancer and reproductive harm to dangerously high chemical levels, the findings reveal serious risks for consumers - and stark differences between national chains and independent retailers ...

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UPDATES: Trading Standards officers in North Northamptonshire have seized illicit tobacco worth an estimated £258,000 from a self-storage unit in Kettering. Acting on community intelligence, officers uncovered thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products in a joint operation with police - highlighting the links between illegal tobacco, organised crime and risks to public health ...

UPDATES: A joint operation between North Northamptonshire Trading Standards and local police has removed illicit tobacco worth an estimated £258,000 from circulation after intelligence led officers to a self-storage unit in Kettering. The case highlights the continuing links between illicit tobacco, organised crime and the vital role community intelligence plays in disrupting criminal activity.

UPDATES: A coordinated Trading Standards project across the East Midlands uncovered widespread non-compliance in cosmetic products sold by retailers. The findings reinforce the need for continued enforcement and retailer awareness to help protect consumers from products containing banned or potentially harmful ingredients.

UPDATES: Manchester Trading Standards and Greater Manchester Police have removed more than £386,000 worth of illicit tobacco, vapes and counterfeit goods from the city's streets. The operation demonstrates how intelligence-led, multi-agency enforcement can disrupt organised criminality while protecting consumers and legitimate businesses.

UPDATES: Joint inspections by Norfolk Trading Standards and police uncovered alarming safety failings in used vehicles and part-worn tyres, with many found to be unroadworthy or dangerous. The results underline the importance of robust market surveillance in protecting motorists from potentially life-threatening defects.

UPDATES: Colleagues across the Trading Standards profession pay tribute to Simon Keegan, whose expertise, generosity and passion for legal metrology left a lasting mark on Northern Ireland and the wider profession. A heartfelt reflection on a respected Officer, mentor and friend.

UPDATES: CTSI is bringing Journal of Trading Standards online content into its members' area, creating a single destination for news, policy and professional resources. The move aims to strengthen the value of membership while aligning future content more closely with the profession's priorities.

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UPDATES: A sophisticated wine investment scam that swindled 41 victims out of £6 million has been dismantled following a major Trading Standards investigation. Elderly and vulnerable people were targeted with high-pressure sales tactics and false promises of high returns, before the ringleaders were convicted of fraud in court ...