Podcasts about Trading Standards

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A drug driver who crashed into another vehicle near Ramsgate leaving a man with life-changing injuries has been sent to prison.The 29-year-old pulled out onto a roundabout on the A256 without stopping and was later found to have cocaine in his system.Also in today's podcast, nearly 400 jobs at Morrisons are at risk after they announced closures, including two in Kent.The Daily store in Tonbridge is set to go along with the Market Kitchen facility in Gravesend.The KentOnline podcast has been told a programme to try and stamp out under age vaping in part of Kent is already showing signs of working.The Local Vape Action pilot launched in Tunbridge Wells last September. We've been speaking to trading standards.A Kent psychologist says young people are still struggling with the impact of the pandemic, five years on from the first lockdown.A new study's found more than a third of 18 to 25-year-olds have seen their mental health worsen since Covid.A 4,000 km relay visiting all 72 football league clubs gets under way today encouraging us to learn CPR.It's happening over the next 28 days and will visit Gillingham's Priestfield stadium on April 12.Hear from Charlie Edinburgh who is the son of former Gills manager Justin who died after suffering a cardiac arrest almost six years ago.And, a centre for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine has officially opened in Kent.Rori, Amani, Lira, Vanda and Yuna are settling into The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, near Ashford after campaigners raised £500,000 to build enclosures specifically designed for them.

Despite upfront information already being mandatory for agents, enforcement is going to get meaningful from June 2025. Making the move to provide upfront information can only improve the process of selling and buying property, and being seen to be moving in the right direction will likely mean you won't be in a beefed up Trading Standard's crosshairs

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're exploring why trading standards isn't fit for purpose, and how that directly impacts you. Read more about our investigation & sign up for our free Weekly Scoop newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price

New figures seen by the Kent Online Podcast show there's been a significant drop in the number of children wanting to go to some schools in Kent after they received poor Ofsted reports.The figures highlight the impact a 'poor' grading given to a school by the watchdog can have on admission numbers.Also in today's podcast, three Kent men who were involved in a so-called 'clocking' scam involving second-hand cars and vans have avoided jail sentences.The group from Broadstairs and Chartham wiped two million miles off 23 vehicles before selling them online.Signs are going to be put up outside play areas and schools in parts of Kent to try and encourage people not to smoke.Areas including Ashford, Thanet and Maidstone have been awarded funding for the scheme.Plans to close a Kent leisure centre for a £20 million revamp are going to be reviewed at a meeting later.Tides in Deal is set to shut this April before reopening under a new operator in January 2026.East Kent Acro Gymnastics club uses the sports hall for their training sessions.Football, and Gillingham's run of games without a win has continued.They came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Tranmere Rovers at the weekend.And, congratulations to everyone who took part in the Canterbury 10-mile road race over the weekend.The winner crossed the line in 51 minutes and 10 seconds.

Date: 23/1/25 Join Raheel Ahmad for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Gaza Hospitals' and 'Car Dealers – Driven by Deception?' Gaza Hospitals Amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the focus turns to the profound impact of conflict on hospitals and the healthcare system. Under constant siege, these critical lifelines for the injured and vulnerable face relentless attacks, compounded by acute shortages of vital supplies, electricity, and security. Join us as we explore the harrowing impact of conflict on healthcare. Car Dealers – Driven by Deception? Recent investigations reveal the murky underpinnings of car finance practices and used car sales. With car finance firms accused of inflating interest rates to earn hefty commissions and a surge in complaints about mis-sold used cars, consumer trust in the auto industry is under the spotlight. Join us as we delve into essential consumer rights and advice from Trading Standards to protect buyers. We'll explore whether ethics and fairness are taking a back seat in the industry's quest for profit. Guests: Dr. Matthew Newport - Is a NHS consultant in anesthesia and air ambulance from Lancashire Bill Van Esveld -  Is an Associate Director for the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch Producers: Noorin Ghumman and Noor us Sabah

A woman's received a fine for dropping a cigarette in Swanscombe, despite living 200 miles away and never visiting the town.The fixed penalty notice was sent to Natalie Walton's parents' home in Gravesend.Also in today's podcast, farmers unhappy with the government's changes to inheritance tax have been staging a go-slow tractor protest in Dover.Around 100 vehicles headed through Whitfield towards the docks yesterday afternoon.A school in Sittingbourne has sent a letter out to parents after a small amount of asbestos debris was found.It was discovered after building work at Borden Grammar.Kent shoppers are being urged to look out for scams if they're hunting for a good deal on Black Friday.Many retailers are already advertising discounts ahead of the main sales event tomorrow.But figures show scam attempts have increased by 80% over the last three years. We've been getting advice from Kent Trading Standards.A charity's launched a campaign reminding us not to forget about older people as we head towards Christmas.Age UK Kent Rivers says it can be an isolating time of year for those without close family or friends. Lucy's been speaking to them.And finally, hundreds of people have queued up for the opening of a new Sephora store at Bluewater.It's become popular for products including makeup, skincare and fragrances. Reporter Cara Simmonds joined the queue.

As part of the BBC “Be Scam Safe” campaign, Rosa Hunt and guests examine the impact the growing scale of scams has on the way we see the world around us. A recent survey by the Good Faith Partnership and the University of Birmingham's Jubilee Centre found that honesty is the most important virtue for all religious groups, yet on a daily basis we are encouraged to be suspicious that the text messages, phone calls or emails we receive could be fraudulent. It's estimated that in the UK ten billion pounds each year are stolen by fraudsters. But what impact does learning to be distrustful have on us? Are people of faith more susceptible to being scammed? Rosa is joined by three guests: Professor Keith Jones leads the national research into financial fraud and scams with the Trading Standards Institute and their National Scams Team. He's a Christian, has a background in social work and specialises in the safeguarding vulnerable adults. Katharine Gray is the founder and director of Friends First, a Christian dating agency, and she shares insights into how to prevent romance fraud. Phil Swann explores the theology around honesty and trust. Phil is the pastoral director of the Evangelical Movement of Wales and the pastor of Llanelli Free Evangelical Church.We hear from Trading Standards officer Sarah Thomas-Grant who shares the current scams identified in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Steve Bumford, a Safeguarding officer in the Major Investigations Team in the Vale of Glamorgan, offers insights into a case of romance fraud. Reverend Mae Christie shares her personal experience of con artists stealing £138, 000 from her church in South London.

New Trading Standards regulations require estate agents to provide all material information upfront. Failure to comply can lead to imprisonment, unlimited fines, and a lifetime ban from the industry. These measures aim to improve transparency, protect consumers, and uphold fair trading standards. AVRillo Conveyancing City: London Address: 257 Green Lanes, Website: https://avrillo.co.uk

With Alice unwell, Mike and Marsh are joined by guest host Kat to talk about their recent meet-up with a group of flat earthers, and Marsh looks at regulatory problems between Trading Standards and the Advertising Standards Authority.If you enjoy the show, it would be a great help if you can donate to us via Patreon, or leave us a glowing review on your podcasting platform of choice. It's really appreciated.Get well soon, Alice!Mixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Britain is an open economy, and has become more open over recent decades – despite the impact of Brexit and ‘slowbalisation'. But the quantity and type of goods and services we trade isn't the only thing that has shifted. So has what we consume and where we work. All of these shifts affect our exposure to trade, from its day to day flows to occasional sudden shocks. Yet we pay next to no attention to these issues, which are critical to our living standards. How has globalisation changed the country's exposure to the gains, and risks, from trade? Who is most affected, and how much does it matter for their living standards? How does trade affect us as consumers, and as workers? And what might the impact of future trade shocks be? The Resolution Foundation is hosting an in-person and interactive webinar to debate and answer these questions. Following a presentation of the key highlights from new research on how changing trade patterns have affected our living standards, we will hear from leading experts on what this means for workers, firms and policy makers. Read the report: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/decent-exposure/  View the event slides: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/trading-standards/ 

Damien Doherty, Trading Standards in Northern Ireland speaks about the case where a bank had to return a man's pension pot & life savings after he fell victim to a crypto scam

Watch the video of this podcast here: https://youtube.com/live/gGxs7AI7-moTwo special guests, conveyancing boss Simon David of award winning firm Thomas Legal, and founder of Property Searches Direct, Daniel Hamilton Charlton. They are both, among other things, former estate agents who understand the process from start to finish, who have moved into career positions where they can help more people move more easily.To talk to Simon's conveyancing team, pop your details in here: https://mhwc.co.uk/conveyancingTo purchase one of Daniel's Property Search Packs, it's here: https://mhwc.co.uk/property-pack8 Things I'd Do if I was Selling in 2024https://mhwc.co.uk/blog/the-8-things-id-do-if-i-needed-to-sell-my-home-in-2024/In this video we'll explain it, and why new Trading Standards regulations are actually helpful when it comes to speeding up transactions. https://mhwc.co.uk/how-to/2024-new-rules-for-uk-home-sellers-from-national-trading-standards/Support the showFollow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie Talk to my hand picked conveyancing partners here: https://mhwc.co.uk/conveyancingCheck out our national property listings on bestagent.co.uk if you're looking for a new home or need an agent to sell or let your existing home. If you need a mortgage, talk to my hand picked, trusted mortgage team here: https://mhwc.co.uk/mortgageAll my other links: https://linktr.ee/movinghomewithcharlieFor my estate agency podcasts, visit https://linktr.ee/bestagentIf you're an estate agent, make sure you're getting your free telephone leads as well as viewing and vendor leads by joining https://bestagent.co.uk/agents

Trading Standards warns of dangers of buying from used car dealers posing as private sellers on Facebook Tesla and Volvo to halt European production after Red Sea shipping attacks by Houthi rebels Now Lookers ‘asks staff to work weekends and longer hours due to staff shortages' Electric car price war expected this year as Chinese brands eye large slice of UK market by 2030 Single franchised car dealer enjoys another stellar year as it rakes in impressive £1.4m profit Used car dealers missing out on £30m due to underpricing vehicles on Auto Trader --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/car-dealer-magazine/message

The number of reported scams involving QR codes has nearly quadrupled in less than three years according to figures seen by Money Box. The data was revealed by City of London Police and gathered from reports made to Action Fraud. The Charted Institute of Trading Standards is warning those reports are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. We'll hear the story of one woman who was scammed after using a QR code in a car park.The government's cost of living support payments to help people on low incomes cope with rising bills have not been enough to meet the scale of the problem. That's the warning from Parliament's Work and Pensions Committee which this week called on the government to consider widening the eligibility for future payments. The Department for Work and Pensions says the payments have provided a significant financial boost to millions of households and are just one part of the record £94 billion support package - which includes a 10.1% rise to benefits earlier this year and a more than £2 billion Household Support Fund to help with the cost of household essentials.A young disabled man was denied access to a high interest savings account - after his parents, who have a court order to deal with his finances, tried to open the account. How common is this and what can you do? And what can you expect from the Autumn Statement?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Joanna Morris and Jo Krasner Producer: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm, Saturday 18th November 2023)

Today we're tackling an issue that affects businesses right across the food industry: food safety standards. Whether you're a feisty challenger brand, a caterer facing your first food safety inspection or a huge food manufacturer, you're going to learn something from food safety expert Ruth Baker. Grab a pen and paper and join us for this information-packed episode of the Oh For Food's Sake podcast!  Ruth describes her journey from an Environmental Health Officer to setting up her own business supporting food companies who want to create and maintain excellent food safety standards. She shares her perspective as a “translator” between local authorities and food companies. Listen out for her great advice on working with EHO and communicating your food safety regulations to new employees! At the end of the episode, Ruth details the services she offers through her company Simply Safer.Ruth's clear and simple approach to safety goes to show that food companies need support demystifying this critical area of their business. If you'd like to learn more about launching a successful food business or thriving in a role in the fast-paced food industry then subscribe to the Oh For Food's Sake podcast. You can also get in touch with us on our Facebook or LinkedIn page.  Timestamps[1:27] Welcome to the podcast Ruth![2:54] Ruth's career journey[4:15] Why are businesses scared to ask the council questions about health and safety? [6:56] “Sometimes I feel like a translator”: What people say and what they mean[8:30] Ruth's two types of clients and how she helps them[10:34] You need to register with your Local Authority—even if you don't handle food onsite [13:23] The difficulties of working with Trading Standards[16:25] How to label your plant-based products [18:54] Why knowledge is an invaluable resource for small food business[21:25] Food safety standards at home vs. food safety standards for businesses  [25:57] How Ruth helps food businesses through her company Simply Safer [28:56] An easier way to think about the HACCP process [32:04] Communicating food safety standards to your employees [34:58] How to get in touch with RuthLinks and ResourcesRuth Baker on LinkedInSimply SaferEmail: info@simply-safer.co.ukFind out more about this episode's sponsor, Ulrick & Short, here: Ulrick & ShortUlrick & Short on InstagramUlrick & Short on LinkedInUlrick & Short on TwitterEmail: enquiries@ulrickandshort.comYou can follow us here on instagram

Trading Standards officers say one in three vaping products may fall foul of regulations - breaking the rules on nicotine strength and health warnings. They have also raised concerns about sales to children and want higher fines for shops. Today's Justin Webb spoke to a mother and her 15 year-old daughter about her vaping addiction, and to Kate Pike, Lead Officer for Vaping at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, about what can be done about it. (IMAGE CREDIT: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)

Chief Superintendent Gerard Pollock of the PSNI and Scamwise partnership is in studio to chat scams; what to watch out for in the run up to Christmas and how to shop safely. The Metropolitan Police will text 70,000 people who were scammed and in Northern Ireland, Trading Standards are continuing to return £10,000 to more than 60 people who were victims of another scam. Energy suppliers have signed up to a voluntary charter to support and protect customers. Peter McClenaghan of the Consumer Council explains how it will work and what it means for people. With fuel prices rising, many will be tempted to turn to things like electric heaters for warmth. We ask Guiseppe Capanna of Electrical Safety First how safe they are and whether they're more efficient than turning the heating on. While technology has enabled people with sight loss to work effectively alongside their peers, the number of blind and partially sighted in work hasn't changed much in a generation. That's something the RNIB would like to change and Linda has been finding out what's happening to make that a reality.

Earlier this month, Charlene came to the programme worried about the amount of lead in her drinking water. We heard from Dr Tristan Sturm of Queen's University who said more could be done to make people aware of the risks of any amount of lead in their water supply. NI Water's Head of Drinking Water Regulation, Alison McMullan, is in studio to answer your questions on drinking water, what NI Water is doing to remove lead pipes and how homeowners can find out whether there might be lead pipes supplying water to their property. We look ahead to Black Friday with Trading Standards who urge customers to stop before they shop, and the Consumer Council's postal expert Michael Legge explains how to swap out your old stamps for the new barcode editions.

Today I'm talking to Dalia Hawley from Dalia Botanique. Dalia sells her own botanical beauty products, so she formulates all of her and makes all of her products herself. Dalia's products are aimed for people who like spending a lot of time outdoors who love gardening and want a minimal skin care routine that's still going to really look after their skin, but not at a really high price.We had a really great conversation about botanicals and what they are. We talked a lot about the compliance side of creating beauty products, testing and everything that goes into making sure that your products are safe. Dalia also gave some really useful advice for consumers as well. So, if you are purchasing your own beauty products, particularly if they're handmade, what to look out for to know that they will be safe for you. Listen in to hear Dalia share:An introduction to herself and her business (01:27)What inspired her to create her own skincare range (01:53)What botanicals are (04:13)Why she can't just use flowers grown in her garden (06:43)Learning how to formulate her products (09:01)Testing her products herself (11:28)Getting her products professionally assessed (13:29)What to look for as a consumer to check that the products have been professionally assessed (15:51)Working with Trading Standards (18:18)Not making false medical claims (19:31)Amazon requirements for selling cosmetics (20:30)Whether a product is actually organic (21:10)The costs involved in getting your products certified (21:42)How she gets her ingredients and sourcing from UK suppliers (25:42)Finding her suppliers (27:28)Industry support and the skincare community (29:03)Trademarking your brand and formulas (30:35)Starting to sell her products (34:27)The insurance that she needs (38:02)Her sales strategy for Christmas (39:00)His number one piece of advice for other product creators (42:57)USEFUL RESOURCES:Dalia Botanique WebsiteDalia Botanique InstagramFormula BotanicaHumblebee and MeSoap School Facebook GroupLET'S CONNECTJoin my free Facebook group for product makers and creatorsFind me on InstagramWork with meMentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for my Group Product Creation ProgrammeJoin the waitlist to be first to hear when you can join Create a Product to Sell and get a free 1:1 call with me when you sign up! https://checklist.vickiweinberg.com/waitlist

Mark took over the role of the Chair of the NFCC from Roy Wilsher in April 2021.Mark began his fire service career 30 years ago in Essex and served across many fire stations and in many roles. He was appointed as the Deputy Chief Fire Officer in Suffolk in 2010 and then Chief Fire Officer and County Council Director in 2013. Alongside his Chief Fire Officer role he held Director responsibilities in the Council for Highways, Passenger Transport, Emergency Planning, Trading Standards, Community Safety, Equality and Inclusion and Health & Safety.Mark was in attendance at this years Women in the Fire Service UK National Training and Development Event.Please support the work of WFS by visiting them HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.William Wood WatchesHAIX FootwearRosenbauerDuty Crew CoffeePlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HERE

Our National Head of Residential Property, https://www.irwinmitchell.com/our-people/jeremy-raj (Jeremy Raj), highlights the key changes and their impact on consumers, estate agents, and the whole of the residential property industry. Joined by experts Emma Cooke, Policy and Information Manager from Trading Standards and Kate Faulkner, Property Expert, they discuss in detail what the regulations are, what the changes will mean, and the potential repercussions.

Andrew Wren talks to Barry Tanner.In this interview, Andrew Wren explores the function, funding, and processes applied in cases that involve either the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Trading Standards Office (TSO) and review their differing legal powers to enforce any suggested infringement of regulations, whilst also reviewing the latest resurgence of cases now coming out of the Surrey and Buck's TSO.  Barry Tanner is a regulatory consultant to the CAM sector with over 25 years of experience in developing regulatory processes, dealing with Government bodies, and acting as a Professional Witness for both the Crown Prosecution Services and private litigators whilst also serving as the regulatory lead for a number of professional associations. Within these roles, Barry has assisted the successful defense of many CAM practitioners.We also discuss the increasing need for membership bodies to start educating their members about these potential issues, and instruct their members on options to reduce the risk of conflict; for example, knowing where to get your site reviewed to avoid controversial content before launching, and understanding how one can use content previously thought forbidden, such as clients' testimonials. We also explore the role of our practitioner insurance, in defending any such challenges. It's a must for all CAM practitioners.

Trading Standards (NTSELAT's) research showed that >90% of those going on portals wanted to see detailed info about a property. So I'm not sure I understand why there should be any backlash at all against such info being mandated?! I've seen solicitors and agents worrying about it - why?Interested to hear what James Munro, Head of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team thinks about this

In this episode, Katy and Catriona are joined by David, one of the Carers Link tech buddies and a registered electrician. They discussed the new Scottish legislation around smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms.Listen in to find out everything you need to know about the new laws, the kind of alarms you need, and how to avoid scams.Take a look at the resources below for more information, and as always, get in touch with any questions!Resources:Scottish Fire and rescue serviceSFRS factsheet on alarms Scottish government fire alarm publicationIf you are suspicious of a trader or salesperson you can call Trading Standards at East Dunbartonshire Council on , or you can call the non-emergency police number 101 if you feel that someone may be bogus.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact Us:whatson@carerslink.org.ukenquiry@carerslink.org.ukyoungcarers@carerslink.org.ukPhone: 08009752131FacebookInstagramOur Groups:InfoOnline Calendar

A UK bakery is embroiled in a bitter battle over the use of illegal sprinkles. Get Baked was ordered to temporarilly close after a surprise visit from the Trading Standards, which found the sprinkles are illegal in the UK, due to their food colouring. It's suspected a customer dobbed them in, and the owner of Get Baked, Rich Myers, is making world headlines for his fury. It's been called "Sprinklegate" by world media, but Myers calls it a "truly horrendous ordeal". Myers spoke to Kim Hill.

A UK bakery is embroiled in a bitter battle over the use of illegal sprinkles. Get Baked was ordered to temporarilly close after a surprise visit from the Trading Standards, which found the sprinkles are illegal in the UK, due to their food colouring. It's suspected a customer dobbed them in, and the owner of Get Baked, Rich Myers, is making world headlines for his fury. It's been called "Sprinklegate" by world media, but Myers calls it a "truly horrendous ordeal". Myers spoke to Kim Hill.

In this episode, Bronya and Sammie talk about Copy Caking. They cover everything from copyrighted and character cakes, to being asked to reproduce other cake makers creations. They talk about their experience with Trading Standards, as well as how developing their own styles and not copying other cake makers cakes has bought them more work they enjoy and ultimately better job satisfaction. Show notes can be found at: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Collette from Trading Standards came in to tell us all about what is keeping Trading Standards busy in Edinburgh. As ever, there was lots of advice and reassurance from Collette and the following links are very useful. For help and information with regards to setting up a No Cold Calling Zone please contact trading.standards@edinburgh.gov.uk If you are looking for work to be carried out around your home or garden. Please check out our Trusted Trader website first where you will find a list of reputable traders that have been vetted by Trading Standards and Police Scotland For further helpful information against scams and what to look out for have a look at Friends Against Scams.

UPDATED JANUARY 2021 | In this introductory episode, Richard Young, Managing Editor of the Journal of Trading Standards, who has been carrying out the interviews with the EU exit experts, talks about some of the themes he's observed in his discussions and talks to host Paul Evans about the large areas of uncertainty that remain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some of the biggest headlines from the past week, hosted by Rebecca Chaplin with editor-in-chief James Baggott from Car Dealer. To find out more about any of these stories, click the link below on head to our website. Watch: Sony's Vision-S concept car takes to the road and shows off interior for first time Groupe Renault announces model offensive including new electric Renault 5 Car Dealer Live: Top tips for car dealers to keep business and spirits high during national lockdown Arnold Clark and other major Scottish dealers plan to continue offering click and collect from Saturday Comment: Can or can't car dealers in Scotland offer click and collect? Why on earth do we still not know for sure? Click and collect comes under increasing scrutiny as Mayor of London calls for it to be banned amid crisis in capital Car Dealer Live: Data shows there are buyers out there and they want new cars via click and collect, say What Car? team Car Dealer Live: What will happen to used car prices in lockdown 3? Will used car prices drop in third lockdown? Private used car sales ‘against rules' during third lockdown as police report buyer for Covid offences Car dealers warned Police and Trading Standards mystery shopping in attempt to catch retailers pushing lockdown rules --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/car-dealer-magazine/message

The comings the goings, the movers the shakers, the industry buzz, the word on the street, inane chatter and inappropriate humour. It can only mean one thing, your favourite property podcast is on the air. We cover the Bradbury's top 35 most influential property bods, bad hair, good hair, EA Masters, ARLA, NAEA, PropertyMark, Trading Standards, Andy Overman, Location Location, Asad, Charlie Perdios, Land and New Homes, Peter Knight, Robert May, Agent Pee Bee, the Bruce Bros, Rightmove and much much more...

With the quarantine countries changing again this week, travel agent Sandra Corkin on the future of the travel industry. Damien Doherty of Trading Standards also reminds us of refund rights for consumers and travel agents. The property market is booming during the pandemic, and with a temporary cut to stamp duty, many would argue a good time to buy or sell. Law Society's Simon Murray and Chartered Surveyor Sam Dickey discuss property valuations, mortgages, surveys and more. Plus - caravan site fees. During lockdown, caravan sites were closed, yet 'caravanners' had to continue to pay these fees - what are their rights? And, one Fermanagh man who took went to the Court of Appeal to get a decision on Bereavement Support that will help people who are severely disabled across the UK. Email: OnYourBehalf@bbc.co.uk

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By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode:   Quick sale ‘property rescue’ agents under scrutiny by Trading Standards Be careful when selling your property “fast” as you will get a lower price Estate Agents should be a regulated market as it is in America UK awards 5G contract to Huawei     Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes.  Before you buy another, or your first, property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. 

Mike Andrews, head of National Trading Standards eCrime Team talks to Robert Kirkwood about fraud, including a scam fine for breaking lockdown and how your email password is the 'key to the kingdom'. [Image Shows eCrime Team logo]

In this week's podcast we are joined by PC Greig Stephen of Police Scotland and Collette from the Edinburgh Trading Standards Team to talk about staying safe in the special situation of the lockdown. It was good to hear they are both working together to keep us safe. There was a lot of good information and we have provided a list below of all the various links, phone numbers and web sites mentioned by our guests in this virtual meeting. This is the first of three podcasts dealing with 'staying safe'. The other two deal with 'staying safe online' and finally, 'working from home online'. Here's the links. Police Scotland - for lots of information and updates The City of Edinburgh Council Trading Standards - Trading.standards@edinburgh.gov.uk  for advice with No cold calling zones and call blockers  ( 0131 200 2000 for emergencies) Advice Direct Scotland - 0808 800 9060 (if you have a Trading Standards complaint they will refer it on.) Edinburgh Trusted Trader - to find a reputable trader in your area ( Castle Rock Edinvar tenants - please note emergency repairs service is still operating. ) Friends against scams - for hints and tips on latest scams and how to support others in your community.      

Quick sale property agents under fire from Trading Standards By Charles Kelly, Property Solutions Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. In this Money Tips Podcast episode: 1. Quick sale ‘property rescue’ agents under scrutiny by Trading Standards 2. Be careful when selling your property “fast” as you will get a lower price 3. Estate Agents should be a regulated market as it is in America 4. UK awards 5G contract to Huawei Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Before you buy another, or your first, property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

Home owners are at risk of losing large amounts of money when selling their properties by using so called quick sale estate agents. That’s a warning from Trading Standards. It’s told Money Box it’s seen dozens of examples of people losing tens of thousands of pounds from the market value of their homes when agents exploit people who are desperate to sell quickly. In the first half of last year private parking firms requested 4.32m driver details from the DVLA so they could issue fines to motorists. This number of demands is 25% up on 2018 which was itself a fifth higher than 2017. We get many emails to moneybox@bbc.co.uk from listeners asking what they should do when they think they have been sent a demand which they believe is unfair. We speak to parking expert John Wilkie to find out. A Money Box investigation has found that councils around the country are charging students Council Tax over the summer holidays when they should be exempt. Last week we heard from a student at Durham University who'd been sent a bill for hundreds of pounds. After the programme we were contacted by students from Oxford, Norwich, Salford, and Chester who had a similar story. Student bodies are now calling on the government to address the issue with local authorities to ensure that students aren’t forced to pay Council Tax. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Darin Graham Producer: Dan Whitworth/Alex Lewis Editor: Emma Rippon

Conservative Eastbourne Councillor for Ratton Ward Tony Freebody talks in 2018 about holding the LibDem led cabinet to account by offering credible alternatives to decisions or discussions.Individually councillors talk to local residents about the things that make a real difference to resident’s lives; public anti-social behaviour, noisy neighbours and of course…bins not being emptied on time!And of course, signposting and point people in the right direction so they speak to the right people. And quite, often, actually getting in touch with council employees on the residents behalf to make sure something is done about a particular issue ie Trading Standards at ESCC or the Police.And how Councillors work to make Eastbourne a better place to live by looking at all sorts of issues from working towards making sure that Eastbourne has fast internet connectivity to help Eastbourne employers compete in this digital world.

Let's talk about illegal tobacco and public health in London, with Valerie Solomon (Policy and Projects Manager, Health and Adult Services) David Hunt, Trading Standards, LB Hackney and Michele Kemp, Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Team Public Health England (London). This podcast informs you about the topical issue of illegal tobacco and explains what the issue is and why it is important to address the impact of illegal tobacco on our health and within our communities. The podcast also sets out London boroughs’ response and the action being taken to raise awareness of the issue in London. Read our member briefing on illegal tobacco Members are welcome to submit their views, comments and suggestions to: valerie.solomon@londoncouncils.gov.uk and share your opinions with other members across London. Music: www.bensound.com

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E-cigarettes and vaping liquids are being sold to children online and on the high street, 5 live Investigates has discovered. Trading Standards is investigating after researchers on the programme bought prohibited products online. A 16 year old girl was also able to buy vaping products from one in three shops in Camden, London. The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations of 2016 forbid the sale of e-cigarette nicotine products to under-18's. Studies have suggested that young people who vape are more likely to start smoking tobacco products. Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

David Miller from Trading Standards talks to Beth Parsons on Stray FM.

In this episode I speak with Claire Mitchell - the brutally honest Founder and CEO of Mimi and Mago (formerly Chillipeeps)!   I had the pleasure of meeting Claire at an event in Leeds where we were both sharing our entrepreneurial story. What blew me away with Claire's presentation is how openly she spoke about the challenges she'd faced, the amount of time it took to get her product to market, the huge costs involved, and all the other hurdles along the way.    Now about 10 years into the journey, Claire has overcome a huge amount to get Mimi and Mago where it is. She recalls the time she sobbed all the way through her first major presentation, missed out on an order for 1million units, and battling with Trading Standards (only later to get them on her side.   This podcast goes into all the above and more and is an absolute must listen for anyone looking to start a business in the product sector.   In this episode we discuss: Patenting, prototyping, and testing your product Understanding manufacturing Creating your fanbase and marketing from day one Pitching for investment  Selling to the 'big boys' The challenges of running a company on your own The power of social media Selling overseas And as always, so much more...   Links from this episode:   Mimi and Mago website Mimi and Mago Twitter Mimi and Mago Instagram Mimi and Mago Facebook

We're talking about Halloween and Bonfire Night safety and Patrick Dunlop has been hearing from Jo Boutflower at Trading Standards with some advice.

Some people won't have thought about it, some have started, and a select few have finished already! Tonight we're talking about Christmas shopping and Patrick Dunlop has been hearing from Jo Boutflower at Trading Standards with some advice.

What has North Yorkshire County Council discovered about underage tobacco sales? David Miller from Trading Standards talks to Alice Sofield.

#NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards officers are trying to stop young people smoking by targeting retailers who sell tobacco to underage customers. They're also making sure that shops are following rules which came into force last year. Stray FM has been speaking to Trading Standards officer David Miller.

Takeaways are being encouraged to offer healthier choices to their customers. David Miller, from the council's Trading Standards team, has been telling Stray FM about a masterclass for businesses in #Harrogate.

The song this week is very educational...it is entitled *Greenfly in my Trusses" and was an idea I came up with back in the day when my mate the late Norman Thomas of Radio City commented that he was on his allotment and was horrified to find greenfly in his trusses....this began a series of incoming comments from the public with hilarious results...so I decided to write a song dedicated to him featuring all the problems you can have in a garden....the song is wonderfully performed by Peregrine Wilt (aka Paul Damian) and tells the story of love lost on a corporation allotment...the words might seem a bit odd but the details are accurate down to the last detail...listen to this and you could become a professional gardner. 2.Are we sick and tired of hearing about Trump and Teresa May or what?!!!...the guy gets hold of her hand to prevent her slipping BECAUSE THERE WAS A SLOPE that's it.....but oh no the media pile in making an issue out of nothing...and we've got demonstrations in the streets because Donald has been invited to meet the Queen...and none of the demonstrators have a clue why they are waving stupid banners around....they even have toddlers waving banners....there is NO hope......do they think her Maj gives a toss one way or the other?....or maybe they all think they might all get an O.B.E.?....who do they think they are - Ant and Dec?....as always the media just make matters worse. 3.The "scientists" have been at it again..."research" has uncovered the fact that primary school children learn more if...wait for it...they wear slippers....so along with their lunch they now bring in their fluffy footwear....it's only in one school at the moment as far as I can gather....so there you are...I wonder what happened to discipline?.... And Kodak must have shedloads of film left over since everyone bought digital cameras....they even made a classic statement to the effect that rolls of film are making a comeback....people are going out and buying FILM of their cameras...because FILM is better quality and "warmer" than digital.....what a load of tripe....as if we are going to buy rolls of film and PAY for it to be developed....nice try Kodak good luck with that one.....mind you the stupid demonstrators will probably fall for it. 4.We have obviously given up with Eurovision....this year the public have been subjected to a selection of songs sung by X Factor also rans.....and it's the viewers vote that counts friends....there was only one song which was almost bearable and needless to say that wasn't the one we voted for....oh dear....if the contest is judged on who can shout the loudest we are in with a chance....the girl is doubled over at one stage bellowing out the song.....I don't know why we bother....obviously someone is making money...probably Simon Cowell.....it's a big Nil Pwa from me. 5."Mothers" are OUT!!....they must now be called "Parents".....as in "expectant PARENT"....this is so the 1% of transgender parents are not offended....there is absolutely nothing I can add to this. It reminds me of the time when I was working for Merseyside County Council and the Trading Standards burst into a chip shop and told the owner he couldn't call his hamburgers hamburgers....as they did not contain ham....they were in fact "savoury rings"....so the guy put a huge notice in his window "OUR HAMBURGERS ARE NOW SAVOURY RINGS"....that's why Liverpool is such a great place.

The song this week is very educational...it is entitled *Greenfly in my Trusses" and was an idea I came up with back in the day when my mate the late Norman Thomas of Radio City commented that he was on his allotment and was horrified to find greenfly in his trusses....this began a series of incoming comments from the public with hilarious results...so I decided to write a song dedicated to him featuring all the problems you can have in a garden....the song is wonderfully performed by Peregrine Wilt (aka Paul Damian) and tells the story of love lost on a corporation allotment...the words might seem a bit odd but the details are accurate down to the last detail...listen to this and you could become a professional gardner. 2.Are we sick and tired of hearing about Trump and Teresa May or what?!!!...the guy gets hold of her hand to prevent her slipping BECAUSE THERE WAS A SLOPE that's it.....but oh no the media pile in making an issue out of nothing...and we've got demonstrations in the streets because Donald has been invited to meet the Queen...and none of the demonstrators have a clue why they are waving stupid banners around....they even have toddlers waving banners....there is NO hope......do they think her Maj gives a toss one way or the other?....or maybe they all think they might all get an O.B.E.?....who do they think they are - Ant and Dec?....as always the media just make matters worse. 3.The "scientists" have been at it again..."research" has uncovered the fact that primary school children learn more if...wait for it...they wear slippers....so along with their lunch they now bring in their fluffy footwear....it's only in one school at the moment as far as I can gather....so there you are...I wonder what happened to discipline?.... And Kodak must have shedloads of film left over since everyone bought digital cameras....they even made a classic statement to the effect that rolls of film are making a comeback....people are going out and buying FILM of their cameras...because FILM is better quality and "warmer" than digital.....what a load of tripe....as if we are going to buy rolls of film and PAY for it to be developed....nice try Kodak good luck with that one.....mind you the stupid demonstrators will probably fall for it. 4.We have obviously given up with Eurovision....this year the public have been subjected to a selection of songs sung by X Factor also rans.....and it's the viewers vote that counts friends....there was only one song which was almost bearable and needless to say that wasn't the one we voted for....oh dear....if the contest is judged on who can shout the loudest we are in with a chance....the girl is doubled over at one stage bellowing out the song.....I don't know why we bother....obviously someone is making money...probably Simon Cowell.....it's a big Nil Pwa from me. 5."Mothers" are OUT!!....they must now be called "Parents".....as in "expectant PARENT"....this is so the 1% of transgender parents are not offended....there is absolutely nothing I can add to this. It reminds me of the time when I was working for Merseyside County Council and the Trading Standards burst into a chip shop and told the owner he couldn't call his hamburgers hamburgers....as they did not contain ham....they were in fact "savoury rings"....so the guy put a huge notice in his window "OUR HAMBURGERS ARE NOW SAVOURY RINGS"....that's why Liverpool is such a great place.

#NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are asking everyone to be on their guard against #online #dating #scams. It follows reports of some people sharing personal information and losing significant amounts of money. Jo Boutflower, from Trading Standards, has been telling Stray FM what to look out for.

A new scheme is proving popular with businesses selling food. Healthier Choices is part of a campaign to help improve our eating habits and also reduce levels of obesity in #NorthYorkshire. Stray FM has been finding out more from Trading Standards officer David Miller.

#NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are warning that they're on the lookout for people selling fake goods in the run-up to #Christmas. It follows the sentencing of a man who was caught advertising #counterfeit clothing, bags and shoes on Facebook. Stray FM has been speaking to Jo Boutflower from Trading Standards.

Businesses selling #food are being encouraged to join a scheme called Healthier Choices. It's part of a campaign to help improve our eating habits and also reduce levels of obesity in #NorthYorkshire. Stray FM has been speaking to Trading Standards officer David Miller.

What are your rights if you buy a big ticket item that turns out to be faulty? Sarah is joined by James Walker, from Resolver.co.uk, Matt Stone, from TestDrives2U and Peter Stonely, a consultant with Trading Standards, to discuss what you can do if this happens to you. First Broadcast: 07/05/16

In this podcast Gail Greatorex talks with Martin Rushton, Principal Advisor for Trading Standards and Product Safety in the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Martin talks about key safety principles and gives some real life examples on how safety considerations can impact business.

@JosephineH007 talks to Graeme Preston from Surrey Trading Standards during 'Scams Awareness Month'.

Don did a show last Saturday with James Burton and Albert Lee. The sequel was Radio Merseyside DJ, Billy Butler, rang him in the afternoon and told him he had Albert on his show that morning and played him the Ballad of Randolph Scott (as he is a cowboy fan). He said Albert loved it and wanted a copy-SO Don arrived for the sound check and said , Hi Albert I'm a huge fan....here's one of MY cds. Apparently it cost 310 grand for the UK Eurovision entry..... There's a big thing about using the Olypic Logo or to sell anything with 2012 or the Olympic rings on it unless you are authorised..Some jobsworth Trading Standards official is wandering round the Welsh market stalls laying the law down. ...... We have found another Michael Gove (or Goov as he wants it pronouncing)..A new MP who obviously needs to get his unknown face on is DAVID GAUKE. He is the Treasury Minister.and he has announced that ANYONE who pays cash in hand to anyone is morally an accomplice to tax evasion....Finally, my favourite Royal has not let me down....young Harry has booked himself a seat at one of the Olympic events where he will make a personal appearance-guess where?..yep you guessed it-the Beach Volleyball.

Don did a show last Saturday with James Burton and Albert Lee. The sequel was Radio Merseyside DJ, Billy Butler, rang him in the afternoon and told him he had Albert on his show that morning and played him the Ballad of Randolph Scott (as he is a cowboy fan). He said Albert loved it and wanted a copy-SO Don arrived for the sound check and said , Hi Albert I'm a huge fan....here's one of MY cds. Apparently it cost 310 grand for the UK Eurovision entry..... There's a big thing about using the Olypic Logo or to sell anything with 2012 or the Olympic rings on it unless you are authorised..Some jobsworth Trading Standards official is wandering round the Welsh market stalls laying the law down. ...... We have found another Michael Gove (or Goov as he wants it pronouncing)..A new MP who obviously needs to get his unknown face on is DAVID GAUKE. He is the Treasury Minister.and he has announced that ANYONE who pays cash in hand to anyone is morally an accomplice to tax evasion....Finally, my favourite Royal has not let me down....young Harry has booked himself a seat at one of the Olympic events where he will make a personal appearance-guess where?..yep you guessed it-the Beach Volleyball.

Who makes sure our food is safe and how? A report on Britain's food safety net. The Food Standards Agency is reviewing who makes sure our food is safe and how that work is carried out. Currently the UK's 434 local authorities employ 2800 people to police our food. With with austerity measures underway there's now less money to spend on those services and budgets for Environmental Health, Trading Standards and public analysis are coming under pressure.It's resulted in food sampling rates and the number of inspections on businesses coming down. Professor Erik Millstone, an expert on the UK's food safety system, believes this could result in an increase in risk from food borne illness. Already rates of Campylobacter, a bacterial form of food poisoning, are on the rise and so any future safety regime will have that as one of its main priorities. Sheila Dillon interviews Tim Smith, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency, about the cuts, the FSA's review and if economic pressures could lead to an increase in risk to our health.Producer: Dan Saladino.

Adrian Goldberg asks why Trading Standards is receiving money from a loans company whose customers complain that they have had payments taken from their bank accounts without permission. 5 live Investigates has heard from consumers who say they have had their accounts debited by loans broker SGE Loans, even after refusing a loan deal, and who have since spent months demanding a refund. This programme has also discovered that West Yorkshire Trading Standards, under whose authority the Leeds-based company comes, receives money from SGE Loans in exchange for providing advice to the business. It also admits it has investigated a number of similar complaints about the company and that some consumers believe they have been misled. But West Yorkshire Trading Standards says that taking payment for services from a company does not affect its ability to deal with complaints impartially. The loans broker denies that it has debited money from customer accounts without authorisation and insists that all complaints are resolved within 28 days. Plus, the landlady of a Portsmouth pub, Karen Murphy, speaks exclusively to 5 live Investigates ahead of Tuesday's ruling by the European Court of Justice on whether the EU single market means she should be able to use any European satellite service to screen Premier League football. Sky and ESPN have the broadcast rights to Premier League football in the UK. And we hear from the chief executive of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Jez Moxey, who complains that the screening of 3pm matches by local pubs is hitting Wolves' match ticket sales. If you have a story for the 5 live Investigates team, email goldberg@bbc.co.uk.

How have the local Trading Standards departments used their powers granted under recent legislation on unfair trading practices? Listen now, to find out how this legislation was used in a landmark case about shill bidding on ebay.