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New COVID-19 food businesses guide launches

Posted: 05/14/2020

The COVID-19 coronavirus and the resulting lockdown has changed our lives drastically in a short time. Everyone has had to change the way they live, work and conduct their business. The closures of all pubs and restaurants have hit a UK industry worth over £40bn, and many fear long-term damage to the industry. 

Many businesses are exploring, and others have already begun diversifying their business model to adapt to "the new normal". To aid this, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have launched a free expert guide on business diversification during the pandemic.

Businesses join forces to combat COVID-19 scams

Posted: 05/14/2020

Remote working increasing business exposure to fraud
More than 100 organisations are spearheading a new initiative to combat fraud against businesses as more companies and employees adjust to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing their exposure to sophisticated business scams.

Correction to coronavirus travel industry guide

Posted: 05/13/2020

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) issues a correction to its coronavirus travel industry guide on the Business Companion website.

New Covid-19 app exploited by fraudsters to scam public

Posted: 05/12/2020

The UK Government is currently trialling a new COVID-19 coronavirus contact tracing app on the Isle of Wight. Many expect that the app will roll out to the rest of the country later this year.

UK ECC celebrates Europe Day

Posted: 05/11/2020

The UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) celebrated Europe Day on Saturday, May 9, commemorating the Schuman Declaration. The statement is considered to be the first step towards the creation of the European Community (EC) and latterly the European Union (EU).