We've seen issues ranging from traders massively overcharging to households spending huge money upfront for work that never ends up being completed. Bad practice both weakens consumers' faith in professions and harms the businesses of reputable traders, like yourself.
Our latest research also uncovered shocking differences in how much enforcement action is taking place across the country. In some areas, trading standards services are stretched to the point where it's impossible for them to carry out essential work such as taking down rogue traders.