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UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Prolific Heathrow parking fraudster jailed after conning passengers out of 1.3million

Airtime Parking operator defrauded Heathrow customers of over £1.3 million, was jailed, and ordered to repay more than £725,000.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls 'serious safety risk to children' after hundreds seized in south London

Counterfeit Labubu dolls have loose parts and poor stitching, posing choking hazards; authorities seized many and warn buyers and retailers to avoid unverified sellers.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Two jailed over supplying meat unfit for humans

Meat unfit for human consumption was illegally diverted from pet-food processing and prepared for sale to customers, resulting in prosecutions and prison sentences.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Criminals cash in on TikTok Labubu trend with dangerous fakes

Authorities are seizing counterfeit Labubu dolls worth millions due to safety hazards and a surge in market demand.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Asda fined 640,000 for selling out of date food - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trading Standards Officers found a total of 115 out of date food items at two Asda stores in Cardiff, including some that were two weeks past expiry.
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3 months ago

Officers seize 50k worth of illegal goods in shops

In a collaborative effort with the Met Police, Barnet Council's Trading Standards officers executed raids across seven stores and seized nearly £50,000 worth of illicit goods.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes seized across Bexley shops

The closure of four shops selling illicit products, upheld by Bromley Magistrates' Court, highlights ongoing efforts by Bexley Council and police against illegal tobacco sales.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Trading Standards officers seize 6million haul of counterfeit toys from London warehouses

It comes following a counterfeit toy seizure that took place in Swansea during the Christmas period last year when thousands of toys were recovered from pop-up shops in the city centre.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

What it's like going undercover as a teenager

Local councils in the UK are using undercover teens to catch vape sellers illegally targeting children.
Between 2022 and 2024, thousands of reports of underage vape sales have emerged.
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