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Ramadan: Halal meat and Hajj fraud advice

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Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, looks at the risks Muslims may face from unscrupulous businesses as they observe Ramadan. With Ramadan beginning tomorrow (18 June 2015), this blog contains tips on ensuring halal meat is what it claims to be and how to stay safe if booking a trip to Mecca for the […]

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Ramadan: Be sure your donations go to charity

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Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, looks at the risks Muslims may face from unscrupulous businesses as they observe Ramadan. For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan – which begins on 18 June 2015 – is a time for benevolence, fasting and generosity. Charitable giving (Zakat) As well as performing daily prayer rituals and […]

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Launch of Birmingham Best Bar None Awards 2015

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Birmingham’s night-time businesses are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the city’s Best Bar None Awards 2015, which will be launched next week (11 May 2015). The city-wide scheme, now in its eighth year, is the biggest in the country and champions licensed premises that provide a safe and enjoyable night out. Best Bar None […]

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Trading Standards protecting older people from scams

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Jacqui Kennedy, Director of Regulation and Enforcement, looks at how Trading Standards are protecting older and vulnerable people from scams. Britain’s population of older adults is increasing, which raises numerous issues ranging from healthcare and housing to pensions and money worries. So when a letter arrives promising a prize or lottery win, it can be […]

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Hajj tour operator ordered to pay £70,235

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A Birmingham-based Hajj travel company has today (8 April 2015) been ordered to pay £70,235 at Birmingham Crown Court. Umrah & Hajj Specialist Ltd, based on Coventry Road, Small Heath, pleaded guilty to five offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (2008) and one under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations […]

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