A government-commissioned report on the problem of ticket touts is being published this week. Andrew Hosken (The World Tonight, BBC Radio 4) examines how the internet age has made secondary ticket sales big business. No sporting event or music concert would feel complete without the ticket tout. Buying low and selling high has always been […]
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Trading Standards Officers Seize 15,000 Unsafe Hoverboards
More than 15,000 unsafe hoverboards – otherwise known as self-balancing scooters – have been seized at ports and airports around the UK. Trading Standards officers said the boards were in danger of overheating, exploding or catching fire. Hoverboards, which are popular with celebrities including Lilly Allen, are expected to be big Christmas sellers. The London […]
Has the Crime Rate in England and Wales Really Doubled?
At first glance it would appear that the crime rate in England and Wales has doubled, looking at the headline figures in the latest Crime Survey published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, the figures now include an estimate of fraud for the first time, based on its Crime Survey. There were also […]
Launch: Islamic Curriculum on Peace & Counter-Terrorism
At least 700 British people are thought to have travelled to the Middle East to join jihadist organisations, and the influence of extremism in the UK has become a growing concern. A new curriculum is being launched to help tackle the radicalisation of young Muslims. Pakistani politician and Islamic scholar Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri hopes the […]
Clydebank Shops Could be Stocking Dangerous Fake Booze, Warns Top Cop
Shops in Clydebank could be selling bottles of fake alcohol containing a poisonous chemical, a top cop has warned. Chief inspector Kenny Thomson, from Police Scotland’s specialist crime division, said people in the town are at risk of consuming dodgy booze that could cause serious health problems. The fake alcohol sold in shops and online […]
Social Media Advertising Warning from Trading Standards
Once again people who are using social media to advertise their businesses are being urged to do it legally after Trading Standards in Swansea has achieved another successful Prosecution. The call follows a latest court case at West Glamorgan Magistrates Court in which a Swansea man received significant fines for advertising services which he was […]
Biggest Overhaul of Consumer Rights in a Generation
Consumer Rights Act 2015 has been given Royal Assent. Under the Act, consumers and businesses will have clearer rights and responsibilities. These include: new rights for consumers to get a repair or a replacement of faulty digital content such as online film, games, music downloads and e-books. Currently the law is unclear and has failed […]
Pop Star Rihanna Wins Legal Battle
Singer Rihanna has won a legal battle against high street store Topshop over a T-shirt bearing her image. The Court of Appeal in London upheld a ban on the store selling a sleeveless T-shirt featuring a photo of the star without obtaining her permission. In the first successful celebrity case of its kind, three appeal […]
National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – Terrorist Tools
The theme for Friday 28th November is “Terrorist Tools”. Terrorists need tools like guns, ammunition and explosives to operate. The Government is working to make it more difficult for people intent on harm to get hold of weapons and explosives. Firearms, ammunition and commercial explosives are regulated in the UK, which has led to the […]
National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week – Terrorist Financing
The theme for Thursday 27th November is “Terrorist Financing”. Points to remember are: The fight against terrorism includes effective actions to impede the flow of funds that terrorist organisations depend upon to secure weapons and other materials. Terrorists raise money through money laundering, posing as charity fundraisers, placing false charity collection boxes in shops and […]