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Teenagers from Staffordshire are crowned consumer champions 2014
Posted: 07/02/2014
Pupils from Two Rivers School are celebrating after they emerged victorious at a national consumer knowledge quiz for children with learning difficulties. The foursome beat tough competition from eight other schools from across the UK in the grand finals of the Consumer Challenge Quiz (CCQ) held at the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) Conference in Harrogate.
Press officer receives award for significant contribution to consumer protection
Posted: 07/02/2014
Press officer Murray Evans received a Hero Award at the Trading Standards Institute’s (TSI) Conference in Harrogate on Wednesday for the significant contribution he made to consumer protection in Kent.
Community champion protects elderly and vulnerable residents from scammers
Posted: 07/02/2014
Community champion Ian Brooke received a Hero Award at the Trading Standards Institute’s (TSI) Conference in Harrogate on Wednesday for the significant contribution he made to consumer protection in Kirklees.
Bank branch staff prevent disabled man from losing life savings to scammers
Posted: 07/02/2014
A Halifax Bank team received a group Hero Award at the Trading Standards Institute’s Conference in Harrogate on Wednesday for the significant contribution the branch made to consumer protection in Romford.
Broadcaster receives award for significant contribution to consumer protection
Posted: 07/02/2014
Linda McAuley received a Media Hero Award at the Trading Standards Institute’s Conference in Harrogate on Wednesday for the significant contribution she made to consumer protection in Northern Ireland through the 'On Your Behalf' show on BBC Ulster.