A farmer has been banned from keeping livestock after an investigation by North Yorkshire Trading Standards officers revealed appalling neglect and suffering.

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/23466082.livestock-ban-farmer-causing-appalling-neglect-suffering/?ref=rss

Anyone needing to report information concerning underage or illicit sales of cigarettes and vapes can contact Hampshire Trading Standards directly.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/health/hampshire-county-council-welcomes-rishi-sunaks-recent-announcement-to-create-a-smokefree-generation-by-2040-4372877

Cllr Paul Trendall, the Cabinet member responsible for Trading Standards, said: “These are serious breaches of the law which are in place to protect young people.

Source: https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/numerous-milton-keynes-beauty-clinics-caught-offering-illegal-lip-fillers-and-botox-to-underage-teenagers-4009878

However, there is software available which, when installed with illicit add-ons, allows the user to access illegal content through streaming websites, Trading Standards says.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12799411/Warning-issued-Amazon-firestick-users-streaming-illegal-content-Cyber-experts-warn-devices-fuelling-organised-crime-gangs-profiting-personal-data-retailers-vow-crack-subscription-dodgers.html?ns_mchannel=r

“If anyone has any information on the person or persons responsible for this, including any dashcam footage of this activity, please can you report it to Trading Standards.”

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23226084.council-launch-appeal-dead-animals-dumped-ribble-valley/?ref=rss

Just 10% of Trading Standards officers said they had been able to take action against online marketplaces as a result of these three obstacles.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1782835/Facebook-Marketplace-most-complained-online-retail-platforms

Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards team submitted an application to NWLDC to review the premises licence last month, as they allege the terms of the licence are being breached.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/european-supermarket-alcohol-licence-threatened-8555592

Mr McDonald, prosecuting on behalf of Trading Standards, said: “In many cases the victims were vulnerable by virtue of their age or individual circumstance.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/man-gambled-away-life-savings-of-elderly-victims-by-posing-as-will-writer-4286718

Police officers worked with Trading Standards to execute the warrant at a shop in Honiton following concerns that were raised by the public.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/illegal-tobacco-cigarettes-vapes-found-8534645

The 2022-23 data from Lincolnshire Trading Standards reveals 61 tobacco-related exclusions in Lincolnshire schools, with 28 per cent, 17, due to vaping.

Source: https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/health/more-than-15-lincolnshire-pupils-excluded-for-vaping-at-school-4225361

The confusing labels are a result of poor growing conditions for potatoes during the 2022 growing season alongside fewer potato growers in the UK over the last few years, according to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12440477/Crisp-fans-baffled-packets-claiming-contents-100-cent-British-potatoes-stating-ingredients-include-non-British-potatoes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“These rules have been endorsed by our Trading Standards Primary Authority.”

Source: https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/23796117.tesco-sainsburys-accused-misleading-shoppers/?ref=rss

Trading Standards enforcement officers worked with the young volunteers in tightly controlled test purchase situations to check that the retailers asked for proof of age where appropriate and, if this was not produced, then refused to sell.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23773414.south-lanarkshire-retailers-fined-selling-vapes-children/?ref=rss

Trading Standards said that it has received reports of cold-callers targeting deprived areas, offering 'free' surveys to check for mould before pressuring householders into paying 'admin fees' of between £50 and £250.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/households-warned-not-respond-toxic-26063026

Worcester Trading Standards added: "As for refunds from brick-and-mortar stores, the onus falls on the seller to prove the goods weren't faulty for the first 30 days after purchase.

Source: https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/24004730.worcester-trading-standards-tips-christmas-shopping/?ref=rss