Trading Standards Wales News

‘Oldest Loan Shark in the UK’ ordered to pay over £173,000 by Cardiff Court

An 83-year-old loan shark has been ordered to pay back over £173,000 of her ill-gotten gains, with more than £35,000 returned to her victims in compensation

1
May
2024

23
Aug
2023

Successful prosecution brought against owners of NRJ Motor Company Ltd.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Trading Standards team have successfully pursued a prosecution against the officers of NRJ Motor Company for mis-selling a car as being in an ‘excellent condition’, when in fact it was in a dangerous and unroadworthy state.

21
Aug
2023

Sweet shop owner prosecuted by Trading Standards

Selling chocolate bars that had the name 'Wonka' and did not have the allergen information in the correct format has cost a sweet shop owner over £10,000 after they were prosecuted by Powys County Council.

4
Aug
2023

Stronger powers to combat illicit tobacco come into force

From 20 July 2023, new sanctions come into force which will mean businesses and individuals selling illicit tobacco can receive a penalty of up to £10,000.

3
Aug
2023

Sofa company fined almost £20,000

Suzanne Dickenson, director of Trade Price Sofas (Merthyr Tydfil) Limited (TPS) has been fined almost £20,000 for offences contrary to labelling requirements, required by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1988.

27
Jul
2023

Rogue trader sentenced after charging £4,600 for painting tiles orange

A rogue trader has received a community order after pleading guilty to defrauding a vulnerable consumer in mid Ceredigion out of £4,600.

13
Jul
2023

Unlicensed Bargoed Dog Breeders Prosecuted and Banned from Keeping Animals

A mother and two daughters from Fochriw who bred dogs without a licence rearing at least 27 litters over a 2 year period have been sentenced for unlicensed dog breeding under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.