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<title>Energy saving scam warning</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute is urging consumers to be aware of rogue telephone cold callers offering energy saving devices after trading standards up and down the country reported hundreds of complaints.Trading standards are currently dealing with more than 200 complaints... ]]></description>
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<title>Warning over Olympic scams</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/766</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Olympic legend Tessa Sanderson and prospective Olympian Ben Challenger are backing a nationwide campaign to warn people of potential scams in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.As part of the new ‘Good Sports Don’t Fake It’ campaign being... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading standards warn of fireball danger from giant lighters</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/762</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers are being urged to make sure that bonfires and explosions stay well outside of your home during the fireworks season, warn Trading Standards as they take action to remove dangerous giant and novelty lighters from sale. Giant lighters can explode... ]]></description>
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<title> Fears over excessive belt tightening</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/760</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute is concerned about the continuing ability of the enforcement system as a whole to ensure UK consumers remain protected from unfair traders after a new report shows an alarming decline of trading standards funds and lack... ]]></description>
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<title>New toolkit to help trading standards fight charity clothes collection scams</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/730</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new Enforcement Toolkit has been launched today (14 Sept) at the Charity Clothes Collection Symposium which came together to address theft and fraud issues within the sector.Door-to-door charity bag collections are a vital income generator for many charities but... ]]></description>
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<title>Energy companies bow under pressure as third of the Big Six suspends doorstep sales</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/725</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has welcomed the announcement that another major energy supplier has announced it is to suspend unsolicited doorstep sales.TSI has been campaigning for an end to cold calling for many years and is delighted at the... ]]></description>
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<title>Joint approach needed to stop damage from age restricted products</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/720</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scotland put age restricted products in the spotlight with a Conference bringing together key players from across Scotland including trading standards, health sector, police and manufacturers.Age Restricted Products – a Collaborative Approach Conference, on 31 August, hit home the complex... ]]></description>
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<title> Coherence and consumer empowerment at the centre of TSI’s vision for new Consumer Landscape</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/717</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[         The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has highlighted its vision for the next generation of consumers in an interim response to the Government’s Consumer Landscape consultation today (Monday 15 August).TSI’s chief executive Ron Gainsford said: “We welcome  a review... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Standards Institute welcomes end to doorstep energy sales </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/715</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has welcomed the announcement that a major energy supplier has announced it is to suspend doorstep energy sales.TSI has been campaigning for an end to cold calling for many years and is delighted at the... ]]></description>
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<title>Tobacco Control Survey results released exclusively at TSI Conference</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/697</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 21% of adults in England still smoke Decline in smoking levels has slowed down and 21% of adults in England still smoke, according to headline results of the Tobacco Control Survey released exclusively at Trading Standards Institute Conference in Bournemouth... ]]></description>
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<title>Streetwise Team From Portsmouth School Are Young Consumer Champions 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/696</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A team of pupils from Portsmouth Grammar school have been crowned Young Consumers of the Year at a top national quiz competition in Bournemouth.They beat off competition from across the country to take home the coveted title and the top... ]]></description>
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<title>‘Conmen have never had it so good’ TSI Conference hears </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The message that ‘Conmen have never had it so good’ was the stark reality spelt out at the launch session – ‘Desperate times, desperate consumers’ – at the annual Trading Standards Institute Conference in Bournemouth this week.Gillian Guy, Chief Executive... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Standards Champion becomes Honorary Member of TSI</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Derek Allen, Executive Director of Local Government Regulation (LGR), has been recognised for his commitment and service to local government and trading standards by being made an Honorary Member of the Trading Standards Institute (TSI).Having trained as an Environmental Health... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading standards officer wins recognition award for ‘Moonshine’ seize</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ When Craig McClue, Authorised Officer for South Ayrshire Trading Standards Service, was approached by Strathclyde Police in November 2009 regarding a local retailer selling suspected mephodrone, otherwise known as ‘Moonshine’, his immediate action led to the successful prosecution of two... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI says Green Deal Bill needs strengthening</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/692</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has expressed concern about the Government proposals for the ‘Green Deal’ which is due to be implemented in autumn 2012.The Energy Bill is a vehicle for the Government to meet challenging carbon emission targets with the... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Standards Institute expresses concern about the 'Green Deal'</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/694</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has expressed concern about the Government proposals for the ‘Green Deal’ which is due to be implemented in autumn 2012.The Energy Bill is a vehicle for the Government to meet challenging carbon emission targets with... ]]></description>
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<title>Minister launches new ‘consumer landscape’ consultation document at Trading Standards Conference</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/689</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Day one of the annual TSI Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Conference in Bournemouth (Tuesday 21 June) was the theatre for the launch of the eagerly awaited Department for  Business Innovation and Skills ‘Empowering and protecting consumers’ consultation’, otherwise  known... ]]></description>
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<title>Local team scoops national award for services to the vulnerable</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/688</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Senior Citizen Liaison Team (SCLT) in Bishopsworth, Bristol has received national recognition from the Trading Standards Institute for its tailored neighbourhood policing service to the vulnerable.The award was made at the TSI’s annual Conference in Bournemouth today (Tuesday 21... ]]></description>
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<title>Hampshire scheme scoops national award for action against rogues</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/687</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A Hampshire County Council scheme to protect vulnerable adults from being scammed out of their savings by rogue traders, fraudsters and doorstep criminals has received national recognition from the Trading Standards Institute.A Recognition Award has been presented to Hampshire Trading... ]]></description>
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<title>Lee-on-Solent woman receives national Hero award from TSI</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/686</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Lee-on-Solent resident Judi Cooper has received an award for her help in protecting an elderly friend of the family from handing over money to scam artists. The man had become very confused and as a result had become a vulnerable... ]]></description>
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<title>Birthday Honour for past TSI chairman Peter Denard</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/680</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A senior member of the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) - Peter Denard, Surrey County Council’s trading standards chief for almost two decades - has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to local government and... ]]></description>
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<title>Taking the worry out of online shopping</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/679</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new online shopping directory has been created in a bid to help consumers avoid being ripped off online. Online counterfeiting and illegal shopping sites are a growing trend and more and more consumers are getting caught out. Fake luxury... ]]></description>
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<title>Change to archaic law overcomes first hurdle</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/670</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first reading has taken place in the House of Lords for The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill. This is a hugely significant moment for the Trading Standards Institute, who has been campaigning for a change in consumer insurance... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI welcomes energy company guilty verdict</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/664</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute first highlighted misleading tactics used by utility doorstep salespeople in 2009 which drove us to then call for a ban on doorstep energy sales. Our campaigns have seen the Big Six energy companies agree to not... ]]></description>
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<title>Visiting Europe this summer? It’s time to know your rights!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/663</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The UK European Consumer Centre is urging UK visitors to Europe to add an 11th key of ‘doing your homework’ to the ’10 Keys to Happier Living’ launched last month by the movement Action for Happiness.The UK ECC is telling... ]]></description>
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<title>130 years of putting business and consumer first</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/662</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On 9 May 1881 around 30 independent weights and measures inspectors, and a small number of scale manufacturers, came together for the first meeting of the British Association of Inspectors of Weights and Measures in Manchester. At the same time... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI welcomes consumer empowerment strategy</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/660</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumer Minister Edward Davey announced, on Wednesday 13 April, a new approach that aims to give more power to consumers.Empowered consumers drive and shape markets as the barriers to switching goods and services become smaller, resulting in businesses that have to... ]]></description>
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<title>Window blind safety alert</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/658</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Friday 1 April a 21 month old boy died after he was strangled by the nylon cord of a blind hanging next to his cot.If you're a parent or know someone who has children who has blinds in their home... ]]></description>
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<title>‘Legislation is a step in the right direction towards reducing smoking addiction in childhood’</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/641</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute congratulates the Government for deciding to go ahead with legislation to prohibit retail premises from having tobacco displays. The announcement was included in the national Healthy Lives, Healthy People: A Tobacco Control Plan for England which... ]]></description>
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<title>Minister says ‘Trading Standards will rise to the challenges ahead’</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/637</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Edward Davey MP addressed the delegates of the 2011 Year Ahead conference on the budget cuts that services are being asked to contemplate. Via a video recorded message the Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs expressed his support... ]]></description>
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<title>Regulators face crisis ahead</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/636</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 200 delegates came together at the annual Year Ahead conference on Thursday 10 February to hear a number of key speakers address the crucial issues facing regulatory services. Speakers from Government and business will challenge the concerns arising from the current... ]]></description>
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<title>Better protection for UK holiday-makers on its way</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/632</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Better protection for UK holiday-makers on its way as the new Timeshare Directive is implementedConsumers across the UK are set to benefit from greater protection when they buy and resell timeshare holidays, or timeshare-like holidays on cruise boats, canal boats,... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI says cuts to animal health and welfare could cost the country far more than it saves</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/631</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This month saw the tenth anniversary of the foot and mouth epidemic which broke out in February 2001, and cost the economy £8 billion. Since then the UK has dealt with smaller outbreaks of the disease, as well as major influenzas.... ]]></description>
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<title>Prince of Wales awards OBE to committed consumer champion</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/630</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Thursday 27 January was a momentous occasion for Ron Gainsford, Chief Executive of the Trading Standards Institute, as he received his OBE at Buckingham Palace from HRH The Prince of Wales.Ron has been a member of TSI for almost 40... ]]></description>
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<title>Survey finds consumers aren’t savvy in the sales</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/622</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It was reported that Boxing Day sales hit a record high with around 5 million people buying products online, spending an estimated £153 million. But a survey carried out by the Trading Standards Institute revealed confusion around buying goods in... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI welcomes funding announcement from BIS</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/621</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute is delighted with the announcement that the Government will continue to fund the Illegal Money Lending (IML) and Scambuster teams at approximately the same level as in 2010, £5.2m and £3.2m respectively.    The announcement by the... ]]></description>
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<title>If Santa was late this year- advice on your delivery rights</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/615</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Elisabetta Sciallis, Legal Advisor for the UK European Consumer Centre, hosted by the Trading Standards Institute says: “When consumers buy presents online at Christmas time and have expressly agreed that the goods must be delivered before or on a particular... ]]></description>
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<title>Motor Codes appoints Ron Gainsford as Chairman of ICAP</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/612</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Press release from Motor CodesMotor Codes has appointed Ron Gainsford OBE, Chief Executive of Trading Standards Institute (TSI), as Chairman of the Independent Compliance Assessment Panel (ICAP).ICAP supervises the work of Motor Codes as part of government requirements for Motor... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI responds to Localism Bill</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-pressitem.cfm/newsid/610</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ron Gainsford, Chief Executive for the Trading Standards Institute, has responded to the Localism Bill which was published yesterday (13.12.10). He said: 'Power is being placed by the Coalition Government with local government through the Localism Bill, but greater power... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI advises Europe's biggest online spenders to shop safely</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Recently gathered research from Ofcom shows that UK consumers are the highest spenders in Europe when it comes to shopping online. With this in mind, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) would like to remind consumers about the potential risks involved.... ]]></description>
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