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Serious pricing issues costing consumers millions, says Scottish Trading Standards

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An investigation by local authority Trading Standards services in Scotland has found a range of pricing issues in c-stores and supermarkets across Scotland, to the detriment of consumers and may be contributing to the cost of living crisis to the tune of many millions of pounds. Trading Standards Officers from 22 local councils across Scotland …

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