Closure Orders have increasingly become one of the most robust enforcement tools available to Trading Standards teams across the UK. Rooted in the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, these orders can shut down premises linked to persistent nuisance, disorder, criminality or illicit trading activity.

Illicit cigarettes and tobacco products are a persistent blight on our High Streets.  Sold under the counter, from back rooms, secret storage areas or even out of car boots, these products often evade duty, flout packaging laws and pose serious health risks to consumers. The hunt for illicit tobacco is more than just chasing down cheap cigarettes.  As a Trading Standards Officer, you’ll quickly learn that the fight against illicit tobacco is about protecting communities, s

From weight loss to longer lashes, brighter skin and whiter teeth, in the world of beauty the promise of physical transformation is everywhere.  But beneath the glossy packaging, the influencer endorsements and the promise of luxury products for a fraction of the cost, there lies a darker truth.

At the very core of this support lies our greatest tool – education.  Education is such a powerful tool that not only helps businesses comply with the law but also builds trust with traders and strengthens our local economy.