Scam texts have been circulating claiming that a new living allowance will be paid out. The text asks people to click on a link to claim....

Employees have the right to 'statutory annual leave' (paid holiday) This is the case whether they work: full time part time under a...

As well as offering guidance and support through challenging times, advice services offer hope, stability and a path forward. Help us...

Your identity is valuable. If your identity is stolen, you can lose money and may find it difficult to get loans, credit cards or a...

The prospect of seeing your favourite artist live is always exciting and it’s easy to get caught up in the rush to get tickets. Yet...

NHS Prescriptions delivered to your door for free, for further details about how to receive your prescriptions, simply download the Royal...

Every year we see a number of clients who have received fines for ignoring a request to complete a self-assessment tax return or for...

Whose Responsibility is it? Since 2005, all electrical work in dwellings in England and Wales, whether carried out professionally or as...

By using a member of KCC Trading Standards Checked you know the trader has passed robust background checks, is required to comply with...

For the latest alerts and scams from Kent Trading Standards, including their latest campaign, LetsTalkBotox please follow their Instagram...

Doing some simple checks will reduce your chances of buying a car that has being sold illegally or has had major repairs. You can also...

Register to Vote To vote in a general election you must: ·        be registered to vote ·        be 18 or over on the day of the election...

Changes To Child Benefit Be aware that Child Benefit eligibility criteria will be changing in 2 stages over the next few years: From...

To keep up to date and read about latest scams and alerts, please follow KCC Trading Standards : https://www.facebook.com/publicprotectio...

What care services do local councils provide? Kent County Council can help you stay in your own home if you have care needs. They provide...

If you’re in work you might be able to get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 1 April 2024. This is often called ‘free hours’.  You...

URGENT Window to claim full amount of retrospective payment closes 8 February 2024 Cohabiting parents and bereavement benefits...

If a grown-up child is living at home, getting them to contribute to the household finances is one way to help them to be financially...

New Childcare Scheme, check what help you could be entitled to: https://www.gov.uk/get-childcare

KCC's Trading Standards current campaign: Product Safety Matters. A recent survey found 87% of unsafe products were found to be available...