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Consumer Advice

Providing information and guidance on your consumer rights, doorstep crime, to what the law says.

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Business and Trading standards

Providing information and guidance to help your business comply with consumer protection laws.

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Scams and Cons - How to Protect Yourself

See how you can protect yourself and others from scams and cons by well-organised tricksters.

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Contact Trading Standards and Citizens Advice Consumer Service

Contact the Trading Standards Team via online, telephone or by letter.

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Approved Trader Scheme

After 5 years we have mutually decided to end the partnership with Checkatrade.

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Doorstep Crime and Rogue traders

Avoid being a victim of rogue traders and what to do if you are approached.

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How to Report a Business or Trader

If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards legislation then there are different ways to report this.

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If you Have Been Bitten by a Loan Shark

Loan sharks or illegal money lenders as they are also known are dangerous and acting illegally.

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Petrol and Explosives

Trading Standards is responsible for making sure that petrol and explosives are stored and sold in safe conditions.

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Illegal Tobacco and the Fake Campaign

Information on how what the Fake Campaign is and how to report illegal tobacco sales.

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Brexit Guidance for Businesses

There are new rules and obligations for some sectors that may affect your business and require action to be taken.