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Liquidators reclaim money director wrongly paid to himself

The director of an insolvent company has been ordered to return money he paid to himself at a time when he knew the business was struggling and likely to fail.

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UK businesses forget to invoice clients for work work £3.75billion

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the UK are failing to invoice their clients for up to £3.75billion a year, according to recent research.

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Installation firm wins case against negligent surveyors

An installation company has won compensation from a firm of surveyors who were negligent when assessing the suitability of properties for cavity wall insulation.

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Company fails to prevent competition from former employees

A pharmaceutical company has failed to prevent two former employees setting up their own firm and competing for business from one of its main customers, the NHS.

Councils handed £4m to tackle rogue landlords

Councils have been given £4m to help tackle the problem of rogue landlords.

Employers face higher fines for underpaying workers

The government is set to increase fines for employers who fail to pay their employees the National Minimum Wage (NMW)