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New rules to be introduced to protect consumers against ticket touting
Posted: 02/15/2018
Fans of live events are set to benefit from new rules which will demand more information from sellers on secondary ticket websites.
Trading Standards publish new fair trading guide for secondhand car dealers in Scotland
Posted: 02/15/2018
Scottish local authority Trading Standards services have released new guidance for secondhand car dealers, aimed at ensuring a high level of understanding of consumer protection law by Scotland’s motor trade.
Counterfeit DVD seller ordered to pay back £567,000
Posted: 02/14/2018
A Penkridge man has been ordered to pay over £567,000 after selling counterfeit DVDs on eBay.
Tougher standards on gambling advertising announced by regulator
Posted: 02/14/2018
Today, the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) – the body that writes and maintains the UK’s Advertising Codes – has announced tougher standards on gambling advertising, focusing on ads’ appeal to problem gamblers and on free bets and bonuses.
Consumer advice organisation reaches out to younger consumers
Posted: 02/13/2018
Increased social networking in Great Britain has driven consumer advice organisation UK European Consumer Centre to put social media platforms at the heart of a fresh look at its Your Update enewsletter.
