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Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms

More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace

The Independent UK

Facebook Marketplace tops list of most complained-about online retail platforms

More than half of respondents representing about 50 local authorities in the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace.

The Independent UK

Toys containing hundreds times legal limit of restricted chemicals found on sale in Greater Manchester

One fashion doll set was found containing 300 times the legal limit of the restricted substances

Manchester Evening News

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Some toys found to have 300 times legal limit of cancer causing chemicals

The plastics have also been shown to damage growth and brain development

Wales Online

Safety checks run down and boom time for criminals: this is why the UK is becoming the ‘dustbin of Europe’

The officials who ensure our consumer goods are safe are being lost to Tory neglect, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Co-op, Amazon, Argos and eBay urgently recalling products over safety concerns

Products have been recalled due to the possible presence of allergens, bacteria, chemical toxicity and burns

Wales Online

Brits warned of Spain holidays scam that left one holidaymaker £1.6k out of pocket

British holidaymakers have spoken of a scam that involves them being offered bargain laptops and iPads by shop owners on the Spanish islands of Tenerife before they are distracted

Daily Mirror

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British holidaymakers warned of passport renewal scam exploiting ‘unacceptable delays’

Holidaymakers also warned of ‘bogus adverts designed to steal our money’

The Independent UK

Brits warned of new scam targeting people renewing their passports ahead of summer

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has said it had seen a number of texts and emails offering speedy passport renewals, warning that victims could lose personal data to fraudsters as well as money

Daily Mirror

Travel warning over deals 'too good to be true' as holidaymakers hit with scams

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute said some holidaymakers didn't realise their trip was bogus until they got to the airport.

Daily Record

Warning issued to anyone booking a holiday over 'convincing' new travel and passport scams

Fraudsters have been using fake hotel adverts and exploiting passport delays by contacting travellers claiming to offer 'fast-track' services

Chronicle Live

Travel scam warning for holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers

The Independent UK

Scam warning issued to holidaymakers as fraudsters exploit passport delays

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has urged travellers to look out for bogus deals

Manchester Evening News

Warning over new travel scams amid passport delays

Often victims did not realise they had been scammed until they arrived

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned.

Evening Standard

Trading Standards advises e-bike buyer caution following 150% increase in fires

E-bike conversion kits, which often don’t meet UK safety standards, are being blamed for recent e-bike fires

Irish Mirror

'Alarming' rise in house fires caused by 'non-compliant' batteries used in e-scooters

An “alarming spate” of fires has been attributed to non-compliant lithium-ion batteries

Wales Online

Official warning after 150% surge in e-scooter fires

All privately owned e-scooters remain illegal in public places and on the road in London, but they are not illegal to purchase

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The Independent UK

Warning of ‘alarming spate’ of house fires caused by e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Shoppers are warned to avoid buying e-scooters and e-bikes unless they are being sold from established retailers

The Independent UK

Surge in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires prompts warning to consumers

Trading Standards has urged consumers and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following a dramatic surge in house fires.

Wales Online

Soaring sales of illegal vapes 'targeted at children'

The products may be designed specifically to appeal to children - with packing and flavours claiming to taste just like Skittles sweets

Belfast Live

Scammers target terminally ill Northern Ireland elderly man into paying out life savings

They repeatedly cold-calling at his door over a 10-day period

The Guardian - UK

Meta seeks government protection from Rees-Mogg’s EU law bonfire

Facebook owner seeks assurance that vital directive will not be purged by former business secretary’s bill

The Independent UK

‘Recklessly irresponsible’ Brexit rush to axe EU laws is putting safety standards at risk, watchdogs warn

Trading standards officers fear ‘recklessly irresponsible’ legislation poses danger to public

Daily Mirror

Desperate mum says benefits 'not enough' as she's forced into debt over school uniform

A mum says she has been forced into debt for everyday items such as school uniform a the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite and fears looking at her bank balance

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