'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
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"Rogue tradespeople gave their 'decent, hardworking' counterparts a bad name and would be 'putting the cowboys out of business'."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"The government would do far better to beef up law enforcement and have tougher sentences for the minority who fraudulently rip off customers."
— Andrew Griffith , Politician
"Rogue builders cause real harm and ruin real lives every year."
— Sarah Olney , Politician
Key People
Conservative's shadow business and trade secretary.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Jonathan Reynolds is the Business Secretary in the UK's government.
Liberal Democrat business spokesperson concerned about rogue builders.
Minister for courts and legal services discussing bailiff regulation.
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A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
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