‘Recklessly irresponsible’ Brexit rush to axe EU laws is putting safety standards at risk, watchdogs warn Trading standards officers fear ‘recklessly irresponsible’ legislation poses danger to public The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Desperate mum says benefits 'not enough' as she's forced into debt over school uniform A mum says she has been forced into debt for everyday items such as school uniform a the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite and fears looking at her bank balance Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022
Warning for households about ‘significant’ increase in energy scams as fraudsters prey on vulnerable More than 40 million people had been targeted by scammers last year, according to Citizens Advice Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022
Boris Johnson’s bid to bring back pounds and ounces will cost taxpayer £2m, Truss warned Much-ridiculed idea will also confuse shoppers and require lessons in schools, standards watchdog says The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022
Scammers posing as NHS to book Covid tests with average victim losing £5,800 The text messages claim the person has been in contact with someone who may have Omicron - they then encourage them to complete an order for a test kit via a malicious website link Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022
Asda, Iceland, Aldi and Tesco warnings as customers urged not to eat biscuits, pie and chocolate Return the products to the store for a full refund Liverpool Echo · Apr 16, 2022
Warning issued over likely rise in dodgy doorstep energy sellers ahead of price hike next month Scots are also being warned not to get caught out by Census scammers. Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022
Consumers likely to face increase in loan sharks and doorstep energy sellers The cost of living crisis will lead to opportunities for fraudsters to exploit a financially desperate public, Trading Standards warned. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022