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Jessica Merryfield
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Head of Policy & Campaigns at CTSI, expressor of own views.

BSc.(Hons), Dip., DCATS, CTSP, MCTSI, ACIEH
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Reposted by Jessica Merryfield
tsscot.bsky.social
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Insulation Scams: Formaldehyde Poisoning
🗨️Cold Weather and Energy Bill Support Scams
🗨️Rental Scams
🗨️Apple ID Scams
🗨️Common Bank Scams
🗨️Locksmith Scams

Please read & share ➡️ mailchi.mp/9aea37011efe...
March 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Reposted by Jessica Merryfield
tsscot.bsky.social
In this week's #ScamShare bulletin:

🗨️Housing Repair Scams
🗨️Remote Access Scams - Software Updates
🗨️Landscaping Scams
🗨️Amazon Refund Scams
🗨️National Student Money Week
🗨️Illegal Money Lender Arrested

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March 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Regulation is at the heart of economic growth, providing a level playing field for businesses, dealing with rogue businesses who undermine this, and boosting consumer and market confidence as a result.

#regulation #regulators #tradingstandards #economicgrowth #business #consumerprotection
February 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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unchecked-uk.bsky.social
We’ve written to the gov with @fairness.bsky.social
and 24 business leaders, investors and legal experts to demand a re-think on @teamlabouruk.bsky.social's deregulatory agenda.

Our report sets out why regulation is the bedrock fair and inclusive growth. More 👇👇

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Regulators hold the key to delivering inclusive growth. It’s time Labour ended its culture war against them.
Our new report with Fairness Foundation sets out why regulation is key to delivering fair growth and raising living standards
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Hear CTSI's CEO speak to BBC Radio 4's "You and Yours" programme, aired today, highlighting the issues around Trading Standards funding and the adaptations being undertaken to address the gaps.
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection #regulation #regulators
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February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
The CTSI team will be in attendance at the New Year New Start #CareersFair on Saturday 1 February in West Bromwich, highlighting the amazing #TradingStandards profession and #career!

To register for your free ticket, visit:
connexionssandwell.co.uk/events1/

#job #newjob #newcareer
Events - Connexions Sandwell
NEW YEAR NEW START 2025 New Year New Start – our annual Careers Fair...
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January 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
A rare but important case for #TradingStandards to secure an Enterprise Act order regarding consumer rights and measures!
goughsq.co.uk/enterprise-a...

#Consumerprotection #consumerrights #enforcement #regulatory #regulation
Enterprise Act final enforcement order obtained by Wrexham County Borough Council | Gough Square Chambers
Late last year, Her Honour Judge Owen, sitting in Mold County Court, granted Wrexham County Borough Council’s (‘Wrexham’s’) application under the Enterprise Act 2002 for a final enforcement order agai...
goughsq.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Hertfordshire #TradingStandards officers have visited pubs & restaurants to check the measures of alcohol given meet the legal requirements. 90% were found to be short measured (20/22)! Contact your local Trading Standards to report any short measures you get.

#legalmetrology #consumerprotection
January 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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#tradingstandards #enforcement #vapes #illegalvapes #consumerprotection
Business owner hit with £15k bill after a tonne of illegal item discovered
'The largest seizure to date within the borough'
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
It’s here, it's utterly glorious & packed with something for every TS professional:
⚖️regulatory reform
⚡️green energy
🚨scams
📱product safety
💷 financial investigations
🚭illicit tobacco
…and an insightful interview with Justin Madders to name just a few!
#tradingstandards #consumerprotection
Cover of the Winter 2025 Edition of the Journal of Trading Standards, showing a woman with 4 globes between outstretched arms.
January 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
This is worrying! Consumer protection is vital to economic growth, ensuring consumer confidence and a level playing field for businesses. A rethink is needed on this strategy.

#consumerprotection #tradingstandards #econonmicgrowth
January 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#pricing #dynamicpricing #tradingstandards #cma #tickets #tickettout #pricecap #consumerprotection
Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts
The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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shropshirestar.com
Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley
Thousands of illegal vapes seized in Shropshire as a Shrewsbury shop owners is fined more than £30,000
Trading standards officers have seized more than 88,000 illegal vapes in Shropshire, Wolverhampton and Dudley
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January 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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lancstelegraph.bsky.social
A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.
Hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes found in raid on newsagent
A raid on a Blackburn newsagents shop by trading standards and police discovered hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes hidden in its back room.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
CTSI meet with @gwynnemp.bsky.social on the vital work of #TradingStandards and in particular the role we will play in enforcing the forthcoming Tobacco and Vapes legislation. We look forward to continuing working to protect the public’s health and to support businesses. #SmokefreeGeneration
January 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Been hacked and lost digital access? Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards Service have produced a guide to recovering your accounts. Check it out here: ▶️

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https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/recovering-a-hacked-account
t.co
January 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
This looks interesting! As someone who has spent their career to date involved in regulation of the food industry from both a Trading Standards and Environmental Health perspective, I shall be listening to this.
#foodsafety #foodstrategy #regulation #tradingstandards #foodstandards #foodlabelling
houseoflords.parliament.uk House of Lords @houseoflords.parliament.uk · Dec 19
This episode explores the need for a new, comprehensive and integrated food strategy with strong leadership at the highest level of government.

Other areas include industry regulation, advertising, food labelling and taxes.

🎧 To listen, search ‘Unpacking the Evidence’ on your podcast store
Graphic with details of podcast
January 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
With the Self Assessment deadline looming, @tsscot.bsky.social are advising how to identify, avoid and report Self Assessment Scams
#selfassessment #scams #tradingstandards #scamaware #bescamaware

Read more: mailchi.mp/74b59f60c4ad...
Self assessment scams infographic on the type of scam, how to avoid them and how to report
January 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Some useful, top tips for shopping safely online:
www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy-...

#online #tradingstandards #shopping #onlineshopping #safety #onlinesafety #consumerprotection
CTSI Guidance for Shopping Safely Online
www.tradingstandards.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
Think you’ve been scammed by a shop during your #Christmas shopping?
📝 Keep evidence of what’s happened, including pictures of what you received & communication between you and the shop.
This #online scams tool can help you stay #ScamAware orlo.uk/5xp6M
#tradingstandards #consumerrights
January 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Reposted by Jessica Merryfield
stoploansharks.bsky.social
We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reposted by Jessica Merryfield
tsscot.bsky.social
We’re working with STV News on a piece about illegal money lending – would you be willing to share your experience with a journalist?

You can do this anonymously – you’re identity will be protected.

Please get in touch at [email protected]
January 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Reposted by Jessica Merryfield
ifstnews.bsky.social
Is your food what it claims to be? 🤔
Learn about the different types of food fraud and how to spot them.
🔗 https://buff.ly/4a4IAuO
January 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
jessmhopac.bsky.social
New Year, New Career? Why not see what your local council can offer? No two days are the same and you make a difference to the local community! I can recommend #TradingStandards as a good place to start 😉

#recruitment #career #careeropportunites #localgovernment #apprenticeship #newjob
inlogov.bsky.social INLOGOV @inlogov.bsky.social · Dec 11
In our latest blog, Cllr Ali Brown OBE examines the new LGA ‘Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council’ campaign - a big step forward in local authority staff recruitment.
@LGAcomms

inlogov.com/2024/12/10/h...
January 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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financialtimes.com
Belgium begins Europe clampdown on disposable vaping

https://www.ft.com/content/4d9ff52b-04fd-4645-9ae1-e49d887547c8
Belgium begins Europe clampdown on disposable vaping
Countries target single-use products but experts warn bans may only have limited impact on growing e-cigarette industry
www.ft.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:46 AM