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Local authority trading standards services give information and advice regarding the buying and selling of goods and services. They may be able to help if you have a complaint against a shop or business.

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Problems with goods and services

Many of us have problems with things we buy from time to time, perhaps because they are faulty, installed wrongly, unsafe or not what we ordered. Find out about your rights


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Agents and agencies

Your rights when you are dealing with an agent or agency. Includes travel agents, financial advisors, credit brokers, auctioneers, employment agencies, estate agents and letting agents.


Food Standards Agency

An independent food safety watchdog set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.


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Advertising Standards Authority

The independent body set up by the advertising industry to police the rules laid down in the advertising codes.

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