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Warning over unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ blenders after fatal fire
Posted: 02/14/2023
Islington Council has issued a warning about unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ kitchen blenders, after one of the devices caused a fatal flat fire in Haringey.
CTSI welcomes LGA’s call for stronger rules to prevent underage vape sales
Posted: 02/11/2023
The Trading Standards body supports stricter regulation of the display and positioning of vapes in retail premises.
Give romance scammers the cold shoulder this Valentine’s Day, CTSI urges
Posted: 02/10/2023
Trading Standards experts are warning those looking to fall in love not to fall for romance scams.
CTSI issues warning about e-bike and e-scooter battery fires
Posted: 02/09/2023
Trading Standards urges public and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following dramatic surge in house fires.
Government scraps BEIS
Posted: 02/07/2023
The Government has announced that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been replaced with the new Department for Business and Trade, with International trade secretary Kemi Badenoch replacing Grant Shapps as Business Secretary.
