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Supermarket loyalty card prices not as good as they seem, Which? finds
Posted: 09/15/2023
Tesco and Sainsbury's are using potentially dodgy tactics on some of their loyalty offers which can give the impression that savings are more substantial than they really are, a new Which? investigation suggests, as the consumer champion finds some customers are being denied access to member discounts altogether.
August 2023: News and Policy Round Up
Posted: 08/31/2023
Your Rights Following Disruption to Flights from UK Airports
Posted: 08/29/2023
Following the flight disruption in UK airports earlier this week, CTSI and UKICC have issued advice to travellers about their rights.
Government testing confirms concern UK has become a dumping ground for unsafe products
Posted: 08/25/2023
More than 80% of products tested by Government labs failed safety checks.
New York Times best-selling author traps scammer into revealing his identity
Posted: 08/03/2023
CTSI issues warning for consumers to be on their guard
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has urged the public to be vigilant amid housing scams on social media platforms. Well known for having written 18 New York Times best-sellers with over 10 million books in print in over 25 languages, Jane Green has come forward to share her story in the hope that it prevents others from falling victim to the same unscrupulous scams.