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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK: Bohir Saiq
Posted: 06/02/2026
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK : Bohir Saiq - From 9-15 February, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. As part of NAW2026, we’re hearing directly from some apprentices as they share their stories, experiences, and the skills they’ve gained during their Trading Standards apprenticeship. Meet Bohir Saiq.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Searle
Posted: 17/12/2025
INTERVIEW : Vincent Searle - As a Principal Trading Standards Officer & Team Leader at Newham Council and a member of the London Branch’s Race and Equalities Working Group, Vincent Searle has dedicated his career to public service, advancing professionalism in our sector, and the values that underpin Trading Standards. In this interview, Vincent speaks candidly about why he pursued CTSP, how it has supported his growth over the last decade, and why he sees chartership as vital in strengthening the profession.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gillian Bates
Posted: 16/12/2025
INTERVIEW : Gillian Bates - Regulatory Compliance Manager at Tesco and member of CTSI’s Business Members’ Group, reflects on her own route to becoming a Chartered Trading Standards Practitioner, the confidence it gave her, and how demystifying the process could encourage more professionals to take that step.
CTSI Celebrates: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Posted: 02/12/2025
03 December 2025 : International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global observance with the aim of raising awareness and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development.
CTSI Supports: Transgender Awareness Week
Posted: 12/11/2025
13 -19 November : During this time, people and organisations participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help educate and increase understanding about transgender and gender non-conforming people, and the issues members of the community face.
CTSI Supports: Remembrance Sunday
Posted: 07/11/2025
9 November 2025 : Remembrance Sunday is held as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
CTSI Celebrates: Inter Faith Week
Posted: 07/11/2025
November 9 - 16 2025 : Each November, communities across the UK come together to mark Inter Faith Week - a vibrant celebration of the country’s rich tapestry of faiths and beliefs.
CTSI Supports: Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted: 20/10/2025
November 2025 : Men's Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual focus, held each November, running alongside Movember and Internationals Men's Day. This month-long initiative aims to shine light and address the mental health challenges men face.
Happy Diwali!
Posted: 13/10/2025
20th October - 21st October : The festival of lights is just around the corner! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.
CTSI Supports: World Mental Health Day
Posted: 08/10/2025
10th October 2025 : World Mental Health Day is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote efforts in support of mental wellbeing. This year's theme focuses on Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.
FEATURE: Honouring a Windrush Legacy
Posted: 06/10/2025
This Black History Month, CTSI is sharing the voices of Black colleagues in Trading Standards, shining a light on inequalities, and reflecting on the stories that helped shape Britain today. Here, Vincent Searle - Principal Trading Standards Officer and Team Leader at the London Borough of Newham - reflects on his family’s Windrush legacy and the impact it has had on his own life.
CTSI Supports: Yom Kippur
Posted: 01/10/2025
1 - 2 October 2025 : Sundown of Wednesday 1 October to sundown Thursday 2 October 2025. Yom Kippur is the most solemn day in the Jewish, or Hebrew, calendar. It is the Day of Atonement.
