Just 2% of total penalties paid, raising concerns about agency given new powers to fight economic crime
The UK government agency responsible for overseeing a national register of companies has collected just £1,250 in fines after being given new powers to crack down on corruption, it has emerged.
Companies House is implementing a series of reforms, amid embarrassing revelations about fraudsters and jokers signing up to the corporate register with names such as “Darth Vader” and “Santa Claus”.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/06/companies-house-uk-fines-corruption-crackdown
Author : Rob Davies
Publish date : 2025-04-06 15:41:00
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