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CTSI, CIEH and IoL celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Posted: 06/02/2026
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is marking National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February 2026) with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and the Institute of Licensing (IoL).
Hidden blades knowingly sold for use by children via online marketplaces
Posted: 04/02/2026
The shameful lack of action of online marketplaces to keep children safe has been laid bare by BBC Watchdog after a bladed item was found hidden in a children’s stationery kit that was purchased on Amazon. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is horrified, once again, to see consumers put at such risk when buying products online.
Consumer Code for Home Builders launches New Home Buyers’ Pack to mark New Homes Week
Posted: 02/02/2026
The Consumer Code for Home Builders has today (Monday 2 Feb) launched the New Home Buyers’ Pack – a guide to buying a new-build home.
Warm Homes Plan opens door for “cowboy builders”
Posted: 22/01/2026
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed Government funding for consumers to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes but warns that rising demand for upgrades will increase the opportunities for rogue traders to rip off vulnerable consumers.
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