Andy Allen

Andy Allen - Director of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Contact Centre and lead on ADR Competent Authority approval scheme.

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

So, today we're talking to the independent funeral industry about the possible benefits of our Consumer Codes Approval Scheme, Business Education Services and Approval of Consumer Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.

[Richard Corbett @RichardGCorbett]

If the #exitpoll is correct, it’s the worst possible #Brexit at the end of next month, it will lead to the likely breakup of the UK, it’s a trajectory of decline for public services includingthe #NHS and it’s a reward for telling blatant lies in politics

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

Thomas cook repatriation, addressing issues in the car hire industry, air passenger rights and curbs on mobile roaming all show the importance of cross border legislation and cooperation.

[Lars Arent @LarsArent]

Brexit and how to proceed, car rental issues and #thomascook bankruptcy among the many discussion points at todays joint meeting between @beuc and @ECC_web. All seats occupied and lively discussions. Thank you to BEUC for once again hosting.

[European Consumer Centres Network @ECC_web]

When I look at my wristwatch, purchased online after numerous exposures to advertises, I wonder if I picked the watch – or if the watch picked me? – interesting question from @LarsArent , director of the ECC Denmark, introducing the #FutureoftheEuropeanConsumer debate

[UK International Consumer Centre @UKECC]

So what happens to the UK ECC after #Brexit? Listen to #UKECC legal executive Sonia Payne on Northern Ireland's national radio BBC Radio Ulster https://t.co/RFuhuywT4I

[UK International Consumer Centre @UKECC]

What does an #EHIC card entitle you to? Listen to the #UKECC's Sonia Payne explain, on #BBCRadioUlster's #OnYourBehalf show. Are pre-existing conditions covered? Find out more.

[Richard Corbett @RichardGCorbett]

So this is what the supposed benefits of #Brexit turn out to be:

[António Costa @eucopresident]

The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a #Brexit flextension until 31 January 2020. The decision is expected to be formalised through a written procedure.

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

Always found the ICA seminars very good and the contacts formed through membership are very useful as well.

[Louise @Lousavage1011]

Great day at #ica annual seminar. Very informative with great speakers. Looking forward to being more involved over this next year. #consumer #consumerprotection #ica #ctsi

[Louise @Lousavage1011]

Great day at #ica annual seminar. Very informative with great speakers. Looking forward to being more involved over this next year. #consumer #consumerprotection #ica #ctsi

[Andrea Leadsom @andrealeadsom]

My department has created 11 explainer videos covering topics from travelling to the EU for business after Brexit, to using the new UKCA mark. Watch and share the videos to make sure your business, and your suppliers, are ready for #Brexit 👇

[Journal of Trading Standards @jts_editorial]

The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme launches its new campaign warning consumers of the four most common types of rogue trader. We ask @Mattallwright to share his experiences of this Rogue’s Gallery.
https://t.co/d8BwP0LLW2

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

UK European Consumer Centre attends the ECC-Net Cooperation Day in Helsinki. We swap experiences and ideas and we agree network Strategies to improve our service delivery to consumers who had problems buying goods across EU borders. For now, still here, and still helping.

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

What did the EU ever do for us...

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

Just a little reminder of all the magical stuff the EU regional investment framework has supported in Cornwall - an area where our own Government has been negligent. https://t.co/7630vP4Ig4

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

'You'll die of old age, I'll die of climate change' seems fair, harsh but fair! https://t.co/ldSVpPxJBZ

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

Rogue Traders - Essex Trading Standards https://t.co/njmQj3tZRe via @YouTube

[Journal of Trading Standards @jts_editorial]

Toxic #airquality contributes to the deaths of 9,000 #Londoners per year. Around 8 million pieces of #plastic make it into the sea every day. #Climate experts warn that if we do not get #globalwarming into check, we will suffer devastating consequences.
https://t.co/hKf71a1MxU

[European Consumer Centres Network @ECC_web]

💻🌴 Online #holiday booking: Take your time and compare the offers of #online platforms/online #travel agencies and traders. A good deal is in the end not necessarily a real bargain for you! The ECC-Net has created a checklist for consumers and traders: https://t.co/Cnr4bdm4HB

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

Some really interesting comparisons and comments https://t.co/GVhfRuyh4z

[Andy Allen @Andy_CTSI]

Elephant and rhino populations in Tanzania increase after crackdown on poaching
https://t.co/81a4ww6dPt