Councils backed with millions to take on rogue landlords
Local authorities across England funded an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act Money will help councils oversee new legal protections for 11 million private renters from 1 May – a huge overhaul including a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k Multimillion-pound investment in civil courts will […]
Rogue builder jailed after obtaining more than £400,000 in credit from five victims while bankrupt
Nigel Dinneen illegally obtained more than £400,000 from five people after being declared bankrupt in July 2019 His victims included a father whose children had to sleep on the floor with no back doors or windows and a healthcare worker on the Covid frontline Dinneen was jailed for 12 months following Insolvency Service investigations A […]
Suspended prison sentence for rogue waste operator
Environment Agency investigation brings prosecution Defendant also ordered to do 60 hours of unpaid work At Sheffield Magistrates Court on 17 December 2025, Gary Saunders, of Spitalfields, Blyth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire was given a 17-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 60 hours unpaid work and to pay costs of […]
Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
Around 400,000 households receiving housing support to be better protected from rogue landlords thanks to an expanded crackdown scheme. After a successful trial, 41 local authorities across England will now be empowered to better protect their local communities against non-compliance. Comes as local authorities will be able to recover up to 24 months of rent […]
Government crackdown on rogue university franchises
Students and taxpayers will have greater confidence in higher education as tough new reforms through our Plan for Change tighten controls on university franchising arrangements and make sure public money is used as intended, shoring up the reputation of our world-class sector. Franchiser providers with 300 or more students will soon face mandatory regulation by […]
Insolvency Service welcomes Budget funding to help tackle rogue directors
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced funding boost for the Insolvency Service The government will invest £25 million over the next five years to enable the Insolvency Service to disqualify more rogue company directors The Insolvency Service has welcomed news in the Budget that the agency will receive an extra £25 million over the next five years to help it tackle rogue […]
Rogue waste company fined £1 million for running illegal site
Environment Agency investigation brings prosecution of Lincolnshire company Judge says size of fine represents ‘gravity of the offending’ Warrant remains for arrest of director who has fled to Lithuania At Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 14 November 2025, Recorder John Hardy KC imposed the order on Platinum Group Metals Recycling Ltd of Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. […]