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- Crime Data · London
Trading Standards lack resources to tackle underage vape sales
London's Trading Standards departments are struggling to combat retailers selling vapes to children due to significant funding cuts. A review found illegal sales occurred in one-third of test purchases by young people, highlighting the urgent need for resources to enforce new licensing laws.
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London Trading Standards Capacity Critically Eroded by Austerity
London's capacity to tackle illegal vape sales to young people has been critically weakened by years of austerity, a senior official has warned. Funding for trading standards has fallen by 39% since 2010, leaving some boroughs with as few as one officer.
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Crime Data · LondonLondon lacks resources to stop vape sales to minors
London's Trading Standards teams are too under-resourced to effectively stop retailers selling vapes to children, a senior official has warned. Years of budget cuts have severely reduced staff numbers, impacting the ability to enforce new regulations.
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