Trading Standards Wales News

Welsh Trading Standards Services and key partners join forces to tackle rogue traders

As part of Trading Standards Wales Week, pre-planned days of action targeting rogue traders and doorstep crime took place across Wales

23
Apr
2024

19
May
2023

Celebrating World Metrology Day on May 20th

World Metrology Day recognizes and celebrates the contribution of all the people that work in intergovernmental and national metrology organizations and institutes throughout the year.

24
Apr
2023

Vacancy news: Two Animal Licensing Officers

Two fantastic opportunities have arisen to become involved in ensuring Wales maintains its position as a world leader in protecting animal welfare.

21
Apr
2023

Company director to pay £9000 compensation and handed suspended sentence for fraud and theft

Nicholas Rees, who preyed on vulnerable consumers and made false claims, has been sentenced to 8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and ordered to pay £9000 compensation

20
Feb
2023

Facebook sellers admit peddling fake designer items

Two women have admitted to trading in counterfeit designer goods, using selling groups on Facebook.

23
Jan
2023

Illegal loan sharks cash-in on cost-of-living pressures

New research*, commissioned by Stop Loan Sharks Wales and The Welsh Government, confirms fears that current financial hardships may drive more people in Wales to borrow from illegal money lenders, more commonly known as loan sharks.

13
Jan
2023

Off licence proprietor prosecuted following underage alcohol sales

The operator of a Barry off licence has been fined more than £2,500 for selling alcohol underage and licencing offences following a successful prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.