Opinion: from policy to people

Effective regulation puts the community front and centre, says Vincent Searle

In Conversation: Martyn James

The consumer expert talks about the vital role of empathy in empowering people

Opinion: One of the good guys

The CTSI College of Fellows' Brian Stone exemplifies the best of TS, says Giles Speid

Opinion: My faith and my profession

Trading Standards' principles of honesty and fair play have their counterpart in religious faith

Opinion: Playing the blame game

It's hard to help those who harm themselves - but rushing to judgment helps nobody

Opinion: Let’s look outward

To ensure the future of the profession, we must seek allies on the outside

An opportunity for change?

Proposals to restructure councils could have real implications for TS

Opinion: Staying sharp

Why continuous learning is essential for TS and EH professionals

Challenging the status quo

Why Trading Standards could learn a thing or two from artists and online influencers

Opinion: Hitting the road

Trading Standards’ biggest fan has spent the past few months promoting the profession

Opinion: Let’s make things possible

We must all play our part in making the profession open and welcoming to everyone

Opinion: Words of power

Even those with good intentions can sometimes cause harm through their choice of words

Opinion: Weapons of mass distraction

With so much vying for our attention, we are all increasingly vulnerable

Opinion: A weigh-in a manger

Christmas can be a materialistic time - but it can't be weighed or measured

Hallmarking: worth its weight in gold

A recent event showed the importance of hallmarking, and taught some valuable lessons

Opinion: Adapting and thriving

Local authorities must do more with less - how can they make the best use of resources?