“There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well”
#OnThisDay in 1813, 'Pride and Prejudice' (by Jane Austen) was published.
Today it is part of Europe’s rich cultural heritage. #PublicDomain
Unsure whether someone on the phone claiming to be your bank or police is genu-ine? Hang up, wait a minute, then call your bank/police on a known number to verify their identity. #CourierFraud
These people are not genuine businesses trying to earn a living. They are organised networks working across the country to deprive you of hard earned cash. Keep up the good work #TScornwall
We've heard there may be a company ostensibly from West Susses, offering Tarmaccing in the #Penzance area. If you have any information (especially a vehicle registration number) please call 03454 04 05 06 and ask to have the information put straight through to Trading Standards.
"The ayes to the right 330, the noes to the left 231"
MPs vote to pass the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on its final reading in the House of Commons
The bill, which will implement the UK government's Brexit deal, will now move to the Lords
https://t.co/aQXZn9q6PL
70+ Scottish Trading Standards Officers have received intellectual property training over last few days, generously funded by @The_IPO, delivered by @CTSI_UK@CTSIScotBranch and hosted by @StirlingCouncil
Great event to celebrate the #realdeal10. Thank you to everyone at the @RealDeal_Market@The_ACG@_NMGroup for all your help & support. Special thank you to Graham Mogg and Gavin Terry, it’s brilliant to work with you and we are so grateful for your expert help. #safertogether
We’re supporting the Real Deal Campaign for Fake-Free Markets with Esther Belton, operations Support Manager @EastLindseyDC at Louth Market. Protecting shoppers and legitimate traders from the harm caused by fake goods
#BuyReal#RealDeal10@RealDeal_Market@_NMGroup
Final panel session of the Real Deal conference sees presentations from our sponsors Ronald Brohm (React) and Phil Lewis @The_ACG as well as Helen Barnham @The_IPO and Mike Andrews from NTS e-Crime Team #buyreal
NMG’s #realdeal10 anniversary week kicks off with a bang with a multi-agency raid action at Bescot Market Walsall. Yesterdays action saw 25 officers from @WalsallCouncil@WMPolice@_NMGroup@The_ACG brand reps join forces to seize thousands of counterfeit goods #buyreal#staysafe
The Real Deal ‘Fake-Free Markets’ charter, which was set up to protect UK shoppers from counterfeit goods, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week. @RealDeal_Market
https://t.co/A2q7LBAk3M
Today members of the SAITG are at the Edinburgh fringe raising awareness of the links between counterfeit products and Serious Organised Crime. Why not drop by
"No single organisation or agency can tackle #counterfeiting and #piracy on its own. Having clear strategies and making a coordinated effort to carry them out is, therefore, the only way forward." – Executive Director Christian Archambeau, at the opening of the #IPforum2019
CONGRATS: to the winners of this years’ Awards. Some of the best enforcement work by individuals & teams from across Trading Standards, Police, Border Force & other enforcement agencies @Royal_Greenwich@bhamts@tsecrime@EalingCouncil@PoliceServiceNI https://t.co/xChElrEcDu
@StarbucksUK is this really the standard we should expect when sitting in one of your coffee shops paying premium prices at the airport? Should be ashamed.
@flybe my approved hand luggage which fit into your size guide has been badly damaged by the metal container. How do you plan to compensate me. The suitcase is practically new.