CTSI publishes manifesto to protect consumers and tackle criminals

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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has published its manifesto for the next UK government, highlighting measures to protect consumers and tackle criminals. The manifesto, titled ‘Helping Local Communities and Businesses to Prosper’, proposes stronger protections at the UK’s ports and borders, school lessons on consumers’ rights, licensing of tradespeople involved in the green energy sector and appointment of a ‘Consumer Champion’ in the government.