Stop the froth: A shocking number of pints served in pubs are short measures CAMRA said that the pint measure should not include the head and consumers should have a right to a 100% liquid pint The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
One in three UK vegan products found to contain milk or egg Exclusive: Trading standards body warns shoppers with severe allergies could face ‘tragic consequences’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Facebook Marketplace tops list of most complained-about online retail platforms More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Toys containing hundreds times legal limit of restricted chemicals found on sale in Greater Manchester One fashion doll set was found containing 300 times the legal limit of the restricted substances Manchester Evening News · Jun 20, 2023
Some toys found to have 300 times legal limit of cancer causing chemicals The plastics have also been shown to damage growth and brain development Wales Online · Jun 20, 2023
Safety checks run down and boom time for criminals: this is why the UK is becoming the ‘dustbin of Europe’ The officials who ensure our consumer goods are safe are being lost to Tory neglect, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
Co-op, Amazon, Argos and eBay urgently recalling products over safety concerns Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of allergens, bacteria, chemical toxicity and burns Wales Online · Apr 30, 2023
Brits warned of Spain holidays scam that left one holidaymaker £1.6k out of pocket British holidaymakers have spoken of a scam that involves them being offered bargain laptops and iPads by shop owners on the Spanish islands of Tenerife before they are distracted Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023
British holidaymakers warned of passport renewal scam exploiting ‘unacceptable delays’ Holidaymakers also warned of ‘bogus adverts designed to steal our money’ The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Brits warned of new scam targeting people renewing their passports ahead of summer The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has said it had seen a number of texts and emails offering speedy passport renewals, warning that victims could lose personal data to fraudsters as well as money Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023
Travel warning over deals 'too good to be true' as holidaymakers hit with scams The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said some holidaymakers didn't realise their trip was bogus until they got to the airport. Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023
Warning issued to anyone booking a holiday over 'convincing' new travel and passport scams Fraudsters have been using fake hotel adverts and exploiting passport delays by contacting travellers claiming to offer 'fast-track' services Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023
Travel scam warning for holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Apr 12, 2023 Scam warning issued to holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has urged travellers to look out for bogus deals
Wales Online · Apr 12, 2023 Warning over new travel scams amid passport delays Often victims did not realise they had been scammed until they arrived
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned.
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023 Trading Standards advises e-bike buyer caution following 150% increase in fires E-bike conversion kits, which often don’t meet UK safety standards, are being blamed for recent e-bike fires
Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 'Alarming' rise in house fires caused by 'non-compliant' batteries used in e-scooters An “alarming spate” of fires has been attributed to non-compliant lithium-ion batteries
Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023 Official warning after 150% surge in e-scooter fires All privately owned e-scooters remain illegal in public places and on the road in London, but they are not illegal to purchase
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Warning of ‘alarming spate’ of house fires caused by e-bike and e-scooter batteries Shoppers are warned to avoid buying e-scooters and e-bikes unless they are being sold from established retailers
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Surge in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires prompts warning to consumers Trading Standards has urged consumers and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following a dramatic surge in house fires.
Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023 Soaring sales of illegal vapes 'targeted at children' The products may be designed specifically to appeal to children - with packing and flavours claiming to taste just like Skittles sweets
Belfast Live · Nov 28, 2022 Scammers target terminally ill Northern Ireland elderly man into paying out life savings They repeatedly cold-calling at his door over a 10-day period
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 Meta seeks government protection from Rees-Mogg’s EU law bonfire Facebook owner seeks assurance that vital directive will not be purged by former business secretary’s bill