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UK Government Plans to Protect Homeowners from Rogue Builders

The UK government is introducing a database of trusted traders to protect homeowners from rogue builders, following reports of significant financial losses due to fraudulent practices. Lee Slocombe, recently sentenced for defrauding multiple victims, exemplifies the issue, as homeowners like Sheri Ingram and the Sawkins couple share their experiences of being exploited. Concerns remain about the voluntary nature of the new protections.

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Sheri Ingram Lee Slocombe Barry Sawkins Shelley Sawkins Andy Burnham

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The UK government is introducing a database of trusted traders to protect homeowners from rogue builders, following reports of significant financial losses due to fraudulent practices. Lee Slocombe, recently sentenced for defrauding multiple victims, exemplifies the issue, as homeowners like Sheri Ingram and the Sawkins couple share their experiences of being exploited. Concerns remain about the voluntary nature of the new protections.

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Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k

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UK Government Plans to Protect Homeowners from Rogue Builders