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Teeth whitening prosecution success
Posted: 09/19/2016
A father and son have been jailed for selling unsafe teeth whitening products after being prosecuted by Powys County Council.
Council action leaves estate agent with bill for false advertising
Posted: 09/14/2016
Council action leaves estate agent with £1,600 bill for false advertising.
New qualifications framework
Posted: 09/13/2016
A new qualifications framework will be implemented in 2019.
MPs debate financial scamming
Posted: 09/13/2016
Tackling financial scamming is a priority for the government according to the Home Office minister responsible for vulnerability and safeguarding.
Report highlights rise in illicit tobacco trade
Posted: 09/13/2016
Illicit tobacco products worth almost £1m were seized during Operation Henry 2 (OH2) – 18 per cent higher than the first operation, carried out by trading standards in 2014.