{"id":69516,"date":"2016-04-12T11:19:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T11:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=947284c0d39f0750671819b43cc7768b"},"modified":"2016-04-12T11:19:50","modified_gmt":"2016-04-12T11:19:50","slug":"press-release-council-crackdown-on-rogue-traders-operating-in-the-black-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=69516","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Council crackdown on rogue traders operating in the black economy"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

Rogue traders who flout multiple regulations have faced a crackdown from fraud teams who are blitzing businesses at high risk of operating in the black economy.<\/p>\n

Five councils across the country have joined forces with the Police, Food Standards Agency and the Department for Communities and Local Government to target those breaking multiple rules \u2013 from food standards breaches to illegal workers. <\/p>\n

New research published today, shows this \u2018joint approach\u2019 in areas across the country – including Cheshire, Cornwall, Ealing, Hertfordshire and Manchester \u2013 has resulted in fewer rogue businesses being able to slip through the net.<\/p>\n

Communities Minister Marcus Jones:<\/p>\n

\n

Rogue businesses cut corners and provide a shoddy service to their customers and staff. What\u2019s more they are costing councils and agencies taxpayers\u2019 hard-earned cash through inspections and violations.<\/p>\n

By sharing data, joint visits and acting as each other\u2019s \u2018eyes and ears\u2019 \u2013 fewer rogue businesses can slip through the net.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d encourage all councils to see what more they could do to ensure their legitimate businesses can compete on a level playing field.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sharing helps snaring problem businesses<\/p>\n

Launched in October 2014 the \u2018Better business compliance partnership\u2019 programme saw 5 local authorities working with others to blitz rogue traders:<\/p>\n