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Improving Trading Standards in Wales

Penaethiaid Safonau Masnach Cymru Yn Gwella Safonau Masnach Yng Nghymru





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This week (1.4.12) officially marks the start of the Citizens Advice consumer service, replacing Consumer Direct’s phone and web advice service.The new service is working in...

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There is one week to go until a new law is introduced in Wales which will ban the sale of cigarettes from vending machines (1/2/2012)....

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The Government's Department of Business Innovation and Skills has recently consulted on proposed wholesale change to the consumer protection framework within the UK. The Consumer...

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Avoiding scams, rogue traders and doorstep criminals

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Trading Standards Officers in Wales are urging consumers to be very cautious when dealing with telephone cold callers offering loans following the payment of brokerage...