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Government to ban rogue landlords and property agents

The government is to use banning orders to crack down on rogue landlords and property agents.

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Bannatyne Fitness employee awarded £18,000 for unfair dismissal

A beauty therapist who was made redundant by the Bannatyne Fitness group because she was unable to work weekends has been awarded £18,000 for unfair dismissal and injury to her feelings.

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Director fined £17,000 for failing to comply with business regulations

The director of an employment agency has been fined £17,000 for eight breaches of regulations relating to his business sector.

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Landlord not liable for council tax if tenancy ends early

A landlord is not liable to pay council tax if a fixed term tenancy ends early. The payment remains the responsibility of the tenant even if they are no longer resident.

Model agencies fined £1.5m for colluding on prices

Five model agencies and their trade association have been fined a total of £1.5m for colluding on prices.

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More help for small businesses dealing with large companies

The government has announced new regulations to help small businesses get paid quicker when supplying large companies..

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