A new platform for Trading Standards

CTSI announces its plans for the future of the Journal of Trading Standards website

IPO launches new reporting tool

Trading Standards teams can report suspected IP crime on a new webform

Tighter rules on cosmetic procedures

The Government has announced a crackdown on 'cowboy' practitioners

Nationwide warning over fake toy craze

Fake 'Labubu' dolls have been found around the country, prompting safety concerns

Landmark product safety law passed

The PRaM Act will place new responsibilities on online marketplaces

Opinion: from policy to people

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

CTSI sounds alarm on cosmetic drips

CTSI is calling for urgent regulation of the cosmetic procedures sector

Analysis: Under attack

Local authorities hold vast amounts of data that cyber criminals are keen to access

In Conversation: Martyn James

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

Rogue builder jailed for 12 months

A trader who took money for unfinished work has been given a 12-month sentence

Opinion: One of the good guys

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

CTSI Conference 2025: Day Three

CTSI's annual event concluded with a look to the future and an upbeat message

CTSI Conference 2025: Day Two

AI, cosmetic procedures and animal welfare were among the topics on the agenda

CTSI Conference 2025: Day One

'Unlocking future potential' is the theme of this year's gathering in Blackpool

Local gov’t funding rise welcomed

Increased grant funding for councils will be available under the new Spending Review

‘Ruthless’ scam targets bereaved

Fraudsters are targeting grieving families with bogus video links and donation pages