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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

Police raid uncovers £1million worth of counterfeit trainers and bracelets on Camden High Street

Police have now removed around £6million of fake goods from Camden High Street since August.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

Looking for an online bargain? Beware of exploding batteries, dangerous toys, even socks that can burn you …

Many items sold through online marketplaces don’t meet safety regulations. Then there are the counterfeits. Why is the law so powerless – and how can you protect yourself?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

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Calls for investigation as supermarkets accused of using price trick on loyalty offers

Consumer group analysed 141 Clubcard and Nectar card prices at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, tracking them back six months

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Supermarket loyalty card prices ‘not as good as they seem’ – Which?

Which? said 29% of the 141 member-only promotions it analysed were at their so-called ‘regular’ price for less than 50% of the six month period.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

How to avoid Ulez scams targeting Londoners

Drivers paying more than £500 in fines after clicking on fake websites

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Drivers warned of copycat websites overcharging for Ulez fee

Which? advises drivers paying London ultra-low emission zone fee to make sure they’re using official TfL website

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

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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

Trading Standards checks reveal most shops in North Lanarkshire carry out checks when selling tobacco and nicotine vaper items

Officers visited 49 shops, with 43 (88 per cent) correctly refusing to sell the age restricted products.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Police raid uncovers £500k worth of counterfeit clothing at Lanarkshire property

A man has been arrested after counterfeit clothing worth over £500,000 was discovered during a search of a property in Bellshill by police and trading standards officers.

Glasgow Live · Jun 14, 2023

A three-week repair to my cherished Mini has taken eight months

I miss it, and wanted it checked over to take part in a charity drive

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023

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Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2023

Tesco accused of 'misleading practice' over Clubcard price promotions

Consumer champion Which? reports grocery giant for not displaying unit prices to help shoppers decide best value

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023

Stash of illicit tobacco worth more than £4.1m found after raid in Bolton

Biggest seizure in history of Bolton Trading Standards

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Tesco under fire for Clubcard prices that 'could be breaking the law'

Some of the supermarket's pricing included in the offer has come under fire from Which?

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

Tesco accused of 'breaking the law' over 'misleading' Clubcard price labels

Which? has reported the supermarket chain to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) claiming that Tesco does not provide detailed pricing information on its loyalty card offers

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Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023

Unclear Tesco Clubcard pricing could be ‘unlawful’, warns Which

The consumer group said it has reported the supermarket giant to the UK competition watchdog.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023

Tesco could be 'breaking the law' by 'misleading' customers over pricing, Which? says

Which? has said the chain could be 'misleading' customers

Wales Online · Jun 9, 2023

Tesco Clubcard prices could be unlawful, as watchdog asked to investigate

Which? says Tesco could be in breach of the Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023

Wallsend shop closed down for three months after being caught selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco

The shop has been forced to close after Trading Standards Officers discovered illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco

Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2023

Ugly collection of swords handed to police during blade amnesty

Six shops were also reported after selling knives to underage children

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Inquiry begins into unsafe goods ‘flooding’ online marketplaces

Trading Standards said it was ‘deeply concerned’ about the volume of everyday items available to buy online that pose serious safety risks.

Glasgow Live · May 20, 2023

Glasgow sniffer dog uncovers 50,000 illegal cigarettes during Govanhill shop search

Tens of thousands of illegal cigarettes were discovered in shops in the Govanhill area following a search by Trading Standards and police officers and sniffer dog Boo.

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