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<title>iframe broadcast</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The brand new version of broadcast has gone live and is included as a free update for all... ]]></description>
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<title>Say No to Doorstep Callers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/206</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With doorstep crime on the rise TSI is hitting back with a campaign to help residents say no... ]]></description>
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<title>fireworks award</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/207</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A groundbreaking task force set up by explosive and petroleum trading standards officer Richard Rockall saw firework-related calls... ]]></description>
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<title>Congratulations!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/209</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The results of the election of nominees to three leading positions on TSI Council have now been confirmed.... ]]></description>
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<title>Local authority powers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/219</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI will be responding to Home Office plans to limit the use by local authorities of investigatory powers,... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI returns to parliament</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/220</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI chief executive, Ron Gainsford, has been asked to attend the Liberal Democrats working group on consumer policy... ]]></description>
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<title>news for advice providers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/221</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest version of ts broadcast, delivered using iframe technology, just got a whole lot better!We've extended ts... ]]></description>
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<title>news for advice providers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/221</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest version of ts broadcast, delivered using iframe technology, just got a whole lot better!We've extended ts... ]]></description>
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<title>No Cigarettes for Under-18s</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/222</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An advice operation from trading standards has cut underage sales of cigarettes in Dorset.A test purchase operation carried... ]]></description>
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<title>No Cigarettes for Under-18s</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/222</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An advice operation from trading standards has cut underage sales of cigarettes in Dorset.A test purchase operation carried... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI to chair MP meeting</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/224</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI chief executive Ron Gainsford will be chairing a stakeholder meeting with Rt Hon Gareth Thomas MP at... ]]></description>
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<title>Charter to Fight Counterfeits</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/225</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An initiative to fight dangerous counterfeit electrical goods has been endorsed by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI).Ron Gainsford,... ]]></description>
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<title>Charter to Fight Counterfeits</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/225</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An initiative to fight dangerous counterfeit electrical goods has been endorsed by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI).Ron Gainsford,... ]]></description>
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<title>No Cold Feet Over RIPA</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/226</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of a new consultation on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) TSI stands by... ]]></description>
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<title>No Cold Feet Over RIPA</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/226</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of a new consultation on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) TSI stands by... ]]></description>
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<title>Shut the Door on Rogues</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/238</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Distraction burglars and bogus workmen are under the spotlight as trading standards professionals, police officers and Government agencies... ]]></description>
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<title>Shut the Door on Rogues</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/238</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Distraction burglars and bogus workmen are under the spotlight as trading standards professionals, police officers and Government agencies... ]]></description>
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<title>Learn by Trading Places</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/240</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Getting to grips with stock rotation and check out procedures was all in a day's work for senior... ]]></description>
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<title>Learn by Trading Places</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/240</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Getting to grips with stock rotation and check out procedures was all in a day's work for senior... ]]></description>
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<title>Fairness for Consumers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/242</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Insurance law reform was the theme of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards... ]]></description>
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<title>Fairness for Consumers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/242</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Insurance law reform was the theme of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards... ]]></description>
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<title>One Year On...</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/243</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR) turned one on 26 May and has already shown its... ]]></description>
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<title>One Year On...</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/243</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR) turned one on 26 May and has already shown its... ]]></description>
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<title>Evidence of TS Impact</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/245</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At least £347 million a year of consumers' money is saved by the work of trading standards officers... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI at House of Commons</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/246</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Collective redress and consumer pre-payments were the two topics covered at the  All Party Parliamentary Group for Consumer... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI at House of Commons</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/246</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Collective redress and consumer pre-payments were the two topics covered at the  All Party Parliamentary Group for Consumer... ]]></description>
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<title>Help Profile TS Workforce</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/247</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute workforce survey 2009 is now online ready for completion.The research, carried out every three... ]]></description>
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<title>Help Profile TS Workforce</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/247</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute workforce survey 2009 is now online ready for completion.The research, carried out every three... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Standards Conference</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/259</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Ron Gainsford, chief executive of the Trading Standards Institute, has welcomed the Government’s consumer White Paper, saying it contained... ]]></description>
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<title>Trading Standards Conference</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/259</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Ron Gainsford, chief executive of the Trading Standards Institute, has welcomed the Government’s consumer White Paper, saying it contained... ]]></description>
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<title>Consumer White Paper</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/269</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has welcomed the Government's consumer White Paper, saying it contained several measures that would... ]]></description>
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<title>Hope for 'frustrated' fans</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/280</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the scheduled date of the first Michael Jackson concert looms, the legal rights ticket holders have to... ]]></description>
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<title>Hope for 'frustrated' fans</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/280</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/280</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the scheduled date of the first Michael Jackson concert looms, the legal rights ticket holders have to... ]]></description>
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<title>website analysis and backup</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/281</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Continuous update and improvement is key to keeping your ts-community website fresh and inviting to visitors.We here at... ]]></description>
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<title>New TSI chairman</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/283</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/283</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ David Sanders, senior trading standards officer at the Vale of Glamorgan, has joined the long line of distinguished... ]]></description>
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<title>New TSI chairman</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/283</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/283</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ David Sanders, senior trading standards officer at the Vale of Glamorgan, has joined the long line of distinguished... ]]></description>
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<title>iframe update</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/284</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that we have extended our website backup and analysis package to include our... ]]></description>
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<title>Briefed on consumer rights?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/286</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has launched its biggest ever survey to find out how well-briefed businesses are on... ]]></description>
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<title>Briefed on consumer rights?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/286</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/286</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has launched its biggest ever survey to find out how well-briefed businesses are on... ]]></description>
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<title>Free anti fakes event</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/287</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Brand Protection Show on 16 - 17 September 2009 highlights how brands can be protected from counterfeiters,... ]]></description>
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<title>Free anti fakes event</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/287</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/287</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Brand Protection Show on 16 - 17 September 2009 highlights how brands can be protected from counterfeiters,... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI in motoring news</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/289</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI chief executive Ron Gainsford Motor was invited to speak at the launch of a new 'one stop... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI in motoring news</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/289</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI chief executive Ron Gainsford Motor was invited to speak at the launch of a new 'one stop... ]]></description>
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<title>Competition winner</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/294</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Trading Standards Institute conference competition is Jonathan Harris, from Dorset Trading... ]]></description>
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<title>Competition winner</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/294</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/294</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Trading Standards Institute conference competition is Jonathan Harris, from Dorset Trading... ]]></description>
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<title>Busted for underage sales</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/295</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A record fine under the Licensing Act has been issued to a former shopkeeper in Enfield after a... ]]></description>
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<title>Busted for underage sales</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/295</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/295</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A record fine under the Licensing Act has been issued to a former shopkeeper in Enfield after a... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>VRA 1984 alert</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/296</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/296</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government's department for culture, media and sport issued a letter on 24 August stating that the Video Recordings Act... ]]></description>
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<title>VRA 1984 alert</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/296</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/296</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government's department for culture, media and sport issued a letter on 24 August stating that the Video Recordings Act... ]]></description>
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<title>business Xpert launched</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/303</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new business advice service, business Xpert, part of our... ]]></description>
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<title>High satisfaction levels ...</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/304</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ninety-four per cent of consumers and businesses are 'satisfied' with the overall level of service provided by Powys... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI on GMTV sofa</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/306</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI's call for a ban of energy doorstep selling received another great platform as chief executive Ron Gainsford was... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI on GMTV sofa</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/306</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/306</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI's call for a ban of energy doorstep selling received another great platform as chief executive Ron Gainsford was... ]]></description>
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<title>Think Jessica!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/310</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/310</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A scam mail campaign backed by TSI launched on 1 October with an unveiling of the poster at... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Rogue found guilty</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/311</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/311</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A rogue heating engineer has been busted by trading standards in Enfield.  He was prosecuted for fraudulently using... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Rogue found guilty</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/311</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/311</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A rogue heating engineer has been busted by trading standards in Enfield.  He was prosecuted for fraudulently using... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>online business training</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/312</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/312</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce the launch of mylearningplans.co.uk - unique online business training. National Consumer Week hosted... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TSI prize draw winner </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/314</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/314</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce Carol Banting from Waltham Forest as our lucky Open Day prize draw winner... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TSI prize draw winner </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/314</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/314</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce Carol Banting from Waltham Forest as our lucky Open Day prize draw winner... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Huge Fake Haul</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/316</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/316</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Counterfeit goods estimated to be worth up to £10 million has been recovered by Redbridge Council's Trading Standards... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Huge Fake Haul</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/316</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/316</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Counterfeit goods estimated to be worth up to £10 million has been recovered by Redbridge Council's Trading Standards... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Disaster Recovery even better!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/319</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/319</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI’s continuous product improvement agenda takes a leap forward today with the launch of our new disaster recovery... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Justice Awards</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/320</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/320</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI Hero Marilyn Baldwin is up for another accolade as the voting lines open today for the Justice... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Justice Awards</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/320</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/320</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI Hero Marilyn Baldwin is up for another accolade as the voting lines open today for the Justice... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Talk to the Hand</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/321</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/321</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The TSI-backed BT campaign Talk to the Hand has had lots of media coverage after a marathon session... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Talk to the Hand</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/321</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/321</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The TSI-backed BT campaign Talk to the Hand has had lots of media coverage after a marathon session... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Golden Advice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/322</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/322</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the price of gold has reached an all time high TSI is warning consumers interested in selling... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Golden Advice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/322</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/322</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the price of gold has reached an all time high TSI is warning consumers interested in selling... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>NCCZ on tv</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/323</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/323</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A report highlighting the success of  No Cold Calling Zones will be featuring on The One Show on BBC... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>NCCZ on tv</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/323</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/323</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A report highlighting the success of  No Cold Calling Zones will be featuring on The One Show on BBC... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Beware of rogues!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/325</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/325</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the days are getting colder and many of us are turning to our central heating the Trading... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Beware of rogues!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/325</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/325</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As the days are getting colder and many of us are turning to our central heating the Trading... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>NCCZ tv success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/326</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/326</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Norfolk trading standards featured on BBC's The One Show on Thursday 29 October in a report on No... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>NCCZ tv success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/326</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/326</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Norfolk trading standards featured on BBC's The One Show on Thursday 29 October in a report on No... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>POCA: tool for good</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/327</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/327</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is an essential tool to protect consumers from criminals says the Trading... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>POCA: tool for good</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/327</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/327</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is an essential tool to protect consumers from criminals says the Trading... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Poisoning cookers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/332</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/332</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An urgent appeal has been issued to thousands of consumers who remain at risk from potentially fatal carbon... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Poisoning cookers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/332</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/332</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An urgent appeal has been issued to thousands of consumers who remain at risk from potentially fatal carbon... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Scam mail TS success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/333</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/333</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ East Sussex County Council trading standards has successfully taken court action against a man involved in a misleading... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Scam mail TS success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/333</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/333</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ East Sussex County Council trading standards has successfully taken court action against a man involved in a misleading... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Pram recall</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/334</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/334</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  STOP PRESS: Maclaren has issued a statement on remedial action on its website. Following the recall of one... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Pram recall</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/334</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/334</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  STOP PRESS: Maclaren has issued a statement on remedial action on its website. Following the recall of one... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Lovely news</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/340</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/340</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Essex trading standards was highlighted in a national newspaper for being a 'lovely example of joined-up thinking'.The positive... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Lovely news</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/340</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/340</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Essex trading standards was highlighted in a national newspaper for being a 'lovely example of joined-up thinking'.The positive... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Scambusters success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/341</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/341</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two rogue traders have been jailed after defrauding £325,000 from homeowners across the central and southern half of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Scambusters success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/341</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/341</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two rogue traders have been jailed after defrauding £325,000 from homeowners across the central and southern half of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Christmas posters</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/342</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/342</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Know Your Consumer Rights campaign launched during National Consumer Week in September.  TSI is continuing to support the... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Christmas posters</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/342</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/342</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Know Your Consumer Rights campaign launched during National Consumer Week in September.  TSI is continuing to support the... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>policy success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/343</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/343</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI’s hard work over the last six months in pushing for the reform of the dated and irrelevant... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TS Commendation</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/345</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/345</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two trading standards officers from the London borough of Bromley have received a commendation from the Bromley Police... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TS Commendation</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/345</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/345</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two trading standards officers from the London borough of Bromley have received a commendation from the Bromley Police... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Top customer service</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/346</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/346</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Powys County Council’s Trading Standards Service has achieved the Charter Mark – the UK Government’s national standards for... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Top customer service</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/346</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/346</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Powys County Council’s Trading Standards Service has achieved the Charter Mark – the UK Government’s national standards for... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>12 days of ts advice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/347</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/347</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Gloucestershire county council trading standards is offering consumer advice in the run-up to Christmas with a set of twelve video clips... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>12 days of ts advice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/347</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/347</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Gloucestershire county council trading standards is offering consumer advice in the run-up to Christmas with a set of twelve video clips... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>food explained</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/349</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/349</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A No Nonsense Christmas Menu has been put together by the Trading Standards Institute to explain some of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>food explained</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/349</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/349</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A No Nonsense Christmas Menu has been put together by the Trading Standards Institute to explain some of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Proceeds of Crime Act </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/350</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/350</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is an essential tool to protect consumers from criminals.From TSI's point of view... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>go go hamsters</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/351</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/351</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oldham Trading Standards, the home authority for the UK distributor Character Options of Go Go Hamsters, has issued... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>go go hamsters</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/351</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/351</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Oldham Trading Standards, the home authority for the UK distributor Character Options of Go Go Hamsters, has issued... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Proceeds of crime</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/352</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/352</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Lords has agreed a motion to call upon the Government to revoke the Proceeds of Crime... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Campaign progress</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/356</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/356</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The archaic insurance law leaving consumers vulnerable at their hour of need could finally be reformed as Scottish... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Campaign progress</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/356</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/356</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The archaic insurance law leaving consumers vulnerable at their hour of need could finally be reformed as Scottish... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Flight worries advice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/357</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/357</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel expert Bruce Treloar, a Principal Trading Standards Officer, offers these guidelines for BA customers who might be... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>The end of bills of sale?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/360</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/360</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI welcomes the Government consultation on the repeal of bills of sale legislation for consumer credit.  The legislation... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>2010 New Year Honour</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/362</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/362</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A senior member of the Trading Standards Institute has received an MBE in the New Year honours list... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>TS trial statement</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/368</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/368</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the collapse of Vance Miller's trading standards trial, Oldham Council has issued the following statement: Charlie Parker,... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TS trial statement</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/368</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/368</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to the collapse of Vance Miller's trading standards trial, Oldham Council has issued the following statement: Charlie Parker,... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Flick &#x26; Stick at Westminster</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/369</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A young toy designer who won the Playsafe award at Trading Standards Institute’s conference in 2009 went to London... ]]></description>
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<title>Flick &#x26; Stick at Westminster</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/369</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A young toy designer who won the Playsafe award at Trading Standards Institute’s conference in 2009 went to London... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Underage sales success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/372</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/372</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Illegal sales of alcohol to youngsters in North East Lincolnshire have been dramatically reduced in the past four years... ]]></description>
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<title>Underage sales success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/372</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/372</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Illegal sales of alcohol to youngsters in North East Lincolnshire have been dramatically reduced in the past four years... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>New Guide for Drivers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/374</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/374</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has launched a new guide with the backing of HPI and Motor Codes Limited,... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>New Guide for Drivers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/374</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/374</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has launched a new guide with the backing of HPI and Motor Codes Limited,... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Salt not salty?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/376</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/376</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Trading standards have found the shortage of rock salt for roads has led to a different kind of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Salt not salty?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/376</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/376</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Trading standards have found the shortage of rock salt for roads has led to a different kind of... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>National award for TSO</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/377</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/377</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A trading standards officer  from North Yorkshire has received national recognition for her efforts in investigating financial crime.... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>National award for TSO</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/377</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/377</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A trading standards officer  from North Yorkshire has received national recognition for her efforts in investigating financial crime.... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>ts interlink – new for 2010!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/378</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/378</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are currently working on upgrades for ts interlink to improve what the system offers you. The first... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Stop press!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/381</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/381</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A publishing fraudster has been nailed following an investigation by Stoke-on-Trent trading standards officers and Staffordshire police. Paul... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Stop press!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/381</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/381</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A publishing fraudster has been nailed following an investigation by Stoke-on-Trent trading standards officers and Staffordshire police. Paul... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>fake chainsaws</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/382</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/382</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Potentially dangerous counterfeit chainsaws have been seized by Dorset trading standards.Carmine Paolillo pleaded guilty on 28 January 2010... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>fake chainsaws</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/382</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/382</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Potentially dangerous counterfeit chainsaws have been seized by Dorset trading standards.Carmine Paolillo pleaded guilty on 28 January 2010... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Are you scam aware?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/383</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/383</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scamnesty 2010 was launched on February 1 in partnership with 129 trading standards services across the country.The OFT campaign... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Are you scam aware?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/383</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/383</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scamnesty 2010 was launched on February 1 in partnership with 129 trading standards services across the country.The OFT campaign... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Doorstoppers gong</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/385</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/385</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Angus trading standards department has been honoured at the first Scottish Policing Awards for their work to fight... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Doorstoppers gong</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/385</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/385</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Angus trading standards department has been honoured at the first Scottish Policing Awards for their work to fight... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Insulation grant scam</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/386</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/386</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Residents in London have been warned to be on their guard following reports of fake trading standards officers... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Insulation grant scam</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/386</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/386</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Residents in London have been warned to be on their guard following reports of fake trading standards officers... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Clockers jailed</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/387</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/387</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two car clockers have been jailed after an investigation by Leicestershire trading standards.Zubair Ansari and Sharif Uddin, who... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Clockers jailed</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/387</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/387</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two car clockers have been jailed after an investigation by Leicestershire trading standards.Zubair Ansari and Sharif Uddin, who... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>New TSI director</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/389</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/389</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has been joined by Andy Foster who took the new role of Operations Director on Monday... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>New TSI director</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/389</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/389</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute has been joined by Andy Foster who took the new role of Operations Director on Monday... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>POCA success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/390</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/390</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation case concluded at Teesside Crown Court on Monday 8 February, finding that... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>POCA success</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/390</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/390</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation case concluded at Teesside Crown Court on Monday 8 February, finding that... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>TSI on Working Lunch</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/398</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/398</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI's scams lead officer Graeme Preston is interviewed on Working Lunch,  BBC Two, at 13.30 on Wednesday 17 February... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI on Working Lunch</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/398</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/398</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI's scams lead officer Graeme Preston is interviewed on Working Lunch,  BBC Two, at 13.30 on Wednesday 17 February... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Year Ahead 2010</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/399</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/399</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Year Ahead Conference and Exhibition in Hinckley 11 - 12 February was the first of its kind jointly organised... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Year Ahead 2010</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/399</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/399</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Year Ahead Conference and Exhibition in Hinckley 11 - 12 February was the first of its kind jointly organised... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Fake Britain</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/400</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/400</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new BBC1 series Fake Britain featuring the invaluable work done by trading standards was aired every day last week.... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Fake Britain</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/400</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/400</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new BBC1 series Fake Britain featuring the invaluable work done by trading standards was aired every day last week.... ]]></description>
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<title>Think Jessica booklet</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/401</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/401</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scam mail campaign Think Jessica, supported by TSI, has now produced an information booklet aimed at elderly and... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Think Jessica booklet</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/401</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/401</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Scam mail campaign Think Jessica, supported by TSI, has now produced an information booklet aimed at elderly and... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Petrol explosion case</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/402</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/402</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A petrol station and the owner of a neighbouring taxi firm have both been fined after the death... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Petrol explosion case</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/402</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/402</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A petrol station and the owner of a neighbouring taxi firm have both been fined after the death... ]]></description>
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<title>buggy safety notice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/403</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/403</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hampshire Trading Standards, home authority for BRITAX Excelsior Ltd in the UK, has advised that the company has... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>buggy safety notice</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/403</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/403</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hampshire Trading Standards, home authority for BRITAX Excelsior Ltd in the UK, has advised that the company has... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Warning to UK consumers</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/404</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/404</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Beware the EU scamsters! The UK European Consumer Centre is issuing a warning to UK consumers to beware... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Good food for less?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/405</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/405</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Spending more on food does not always mean getting better quality or better taste, reveals an investigation carried... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Good food for less?</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/405</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/405</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Spending more on food does not always mean getting better quality or better taste, reveals an investigation carried... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Out of date food fine: £45,500</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/406</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/406</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Sainsbury’s was fined £45,500 on 1 March after a trading standard officer on a routine inspection found food... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Out of date food fine: £45,500</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/406</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/406</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Sainsbury’s was fined £45,500 on 1 March after a trading standard officer on a routine inspection found food... ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink - microsites go live</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/407</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/407</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that microsites are now available on ts interlink. To find out more about microsites... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Jail for golf club criminals</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/408</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/408</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The biggest counterfeiting operation ever to be investigated by trading standards has resulted in a jail sentence for... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Jail for golf club criminals</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/408</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/408</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The biggest counterfeiting operation ever to be investigated by trading standards has resulted in a jail sentence for... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>tsi on 5live</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/411</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/411</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The use of the Proceeds of Crime Act on minor criminals was claimed to potentially be too harsh a... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>tsi on 5live</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/411</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/411</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The use of the Proceeds of Crime Act on minor criminals was claimed to potentially be too harsh a... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>'Free' burglar alarm warning</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/413</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/413</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 'The Trading Standards Institute is warning consumers to be on their guard should they receive a phone call... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>'Free' burglar alarm warning</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/413</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/413</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 'The Trading Standards Institute is warning consumers to be on their guard should they receive a phone call... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Car clockers to pay up</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/414</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/414</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two car clockers jailed earlier this year have been ordered to pay back nearly £18,000 by Leicester Crown... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Car clockers to pay up</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/414</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/414</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two car clockers jailed earlier this year have been ordered to pay back nearly £18,000 by Leicester Crown... ]]></description>
</item>
<item>
<title>HIP enforcement</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/421</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/421</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Birmingham City Council Trading Standards have in conjunction with the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) undertaken a comprehensive... ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>HIP enforcement</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/421</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/extra/news-item.cfm/newsid/421</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Birmingham City Council Trading Standards have in conjunction with the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) undertaken a comprehensive... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI has been working with the Office of Fair Trading in its efforts to ensure car dealers are... ]]></description>
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<title>TS impact on rogues</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Redbridge trading standards is leading the way in North East London in the fight against bogus caller crime.  Figures just... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Redbridge trading standards is leading the way in North East London in the fight against bogus caller crime.  Figures just... ]]></description>
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