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Fraud, scams and all things untoward’

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36 minutes | Tuesday, 26 November 2024
In this episode, Jemma talks to Louise Baxter-Scott, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team about the latest developments in scams and frauds that we all need to be aware of.
34 minutes | Thursday, 24 October 2024
Series 4 is ‘Starting with a bang’ as we focus on fireworks in our first episode. Jemma is joined by Kate Palmer from Shared Regulatory Services and Graeme Knox from the London Borough of Havering, to discuss the awfulconsequences of the illegal sale of fireworks.They provide their advice and top tips on how to comply with the law and the importance of regulators, businesses and the community, all working together to keep everyone safe. Find out more about Shared Regulatory Services via https://www.srs.wales/en/Home.aspx and details of all resources mentioned and the quiz answers can be fou...
25 minutes | Friday, 19 April 2024
For the final day of TSW Week 2024, Jemma talks to Emma and Rhys from TSW about all things cheap and nasty, as well as product safety and vapes.
30 minutes | Thursday, 18 April 2024
On Day 4 of TSW Week, Jemma speaks to Chris and Steve about all the things that are ‘too good to be true’ including trading fairly, doorstep crime and scams.
21 minutes | Wednesday, 17 April 2024
On day 3 of TSW Week, Jemma talks to Ryan from Stop Loan Sharks Wales about the dangers of illegal money lending and its impact on our communities.
33 minutes | Tuesday, 16 April 2024
On the second day of TSW Week entitled More Fuel You, Jemma talks about all things energy, with Lyndsay and Mai from Newport Trading Standards and Judith, the Chair of TSW.
25 minutes | Monday, 15 April 2024
To kick off Trading Standards Wales Week 2024, Jemma interviews Owen Lewis from the FSA and Lucas Williams from Trading Standards Wales about food related matters, including allergens, shrinkflation and pricing.   
30 minutes | Friday, 22 March 2024
For the first episode of 2024, Jemma talks to Judith Parry, the Chair of Trading Standards Wales, to find our more about Trading Standards Wales week starting on 15th April.
28 minutes | Wednesday, 4 October 2023
On this episode of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma speaks to Cecilia about student arriving or returning back to University. She shares her arrival advice for students.
41 minutes | Friday, 22 September 2023
In this episode, Jemma is joined by Adrian Simpson, a policy advisor at the British Retail Consortium to discuss the latest policy developments.
37 minutes | Wednesday, 22 March 2023
On this edition of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma from Shared Regulatory Services talks about the new Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales. Her guests are Kate Doble, an environmental health officer from Shared Regulatory Services and Sarah Jones, a Senior Environmental Health Officer for the Welsh Government.
30 minutes | Tuesday, 24 January 2023
In this episode of the Ask The Regulator podcast, Jemma talks to her guest, Ryan, about illegal money lending, sharing some tips, advice, and stories on the subject.
41 minutes | Thursday, 17 November 2022
In this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Steve Bumford, discuss rogue traders and scams as part of National Safeguarding Week.
23 minutes | Friday, 28 October 2022
In the final special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss online sales.
35 minutes | Thursday, 27 October 2022
For the fourth special episode of Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about the environment.
58 minutes | Wednesday, 26 October 2022
On today's special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss the importance of care and consideration when it comes to food standards and allergens, and the work being done by Trading Standards Wales to increase awareness and tackle the issue.
21 minutes | Tuesday, 25 October 2022
On the second of five special episodes for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about how consumers can avoid vehicle anxiety.
28 minutes | Monday, 24 October 2022
In the first of a week-long series of podcasts for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma discusses Underage sales with her guests.
26 minutes | Friday, 21 October 2022
Yn y rhifyn Cymraeg cyntaf o Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr, mae Ellis yn cymeryd y cyfle i drafod wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru gyda David Lloyd Roberts - Cydlynydd Cenedlaethol, a Laura Sampson o Gyngor Rhondda Cynon Taf. In the first Welsh language edition of Ask The Regulator, Ellis takes the opportunity to discuss Trading Standards Wales week with David Lloyd Roberts - National Co-ordinator, and Laura Sampson from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.
16 minutes | Tuesday, 4 October 2022
On this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Chair of Trading Standards Wales, Judith Parry, discuss the work of Trading Standards Wales, and look ahead to the first Trading Standards Wales week. 
14 minutes | Thursday, 22 September 2022
In this episode of the Ask The Regular podcast, Jemma discusses the Buy With Confidence scheme with her guests as part of the recent business focus theme.
22 minutes | Wednesday, 1 June 2022
This episode of Ask The Regulator focuses on the launch of Penarth Food Pod, as detailed by two of the individuals who worked on the project, and continues the food theme with a chat about the steps to take when preparing food for large groups at Jubilee celebrations across the Vale. Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.
24 minutes | Thursday, 19 May 2022
This is the first in a number of business-focused episodes where we discuss business services such as Buy with Confidence, Primary Authority and training services, as well as the importance of regulators supporting businesses to succeed and grow.
15 minutes | Thursday, 13 January 2022
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This month's episode focuses on health and nutrition as many people begin the new year with health goals and resolutions.
24 minutes | Wednesday, 15 December 2021
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This episode focuses on how you can make sure you have a safe and happy festive period, with tips on cooking the Christmas meal and present buying.
19 minutes | Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This months episode focuses on National Safeguarding Week.
21 minutes | Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This episode focuses on what consumers and retailers can do to stay safe this Halloween.
16 minutes | Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This months episode discusses allergens and the impact of Natasha's law on businesses.
56 seconds | Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. You can listen to all of the episodes by clicking on the relevant link below. Our Podcasts are produced by the good people at Bro Radio and are a great way of getting insights on things that matter to businesses across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale.
Fraud, scams and all things untoward’
Ask the Regulator

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