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NAMED AND SHAMED: Over £7.4 million put back in working people’s pockets by employers

More than 500 employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named

  • More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change
  • Workers will be paid over £7.4 million by employers after nearly 60,000 workers have been left out of pocket.
  • Action builds on recent uplift to the National Living and National Minimum Wage which puts £1,400 into the pockets of workers and families across the UK

Nearly 60,000 workers who have been left out of pocket will be repaid over £7.4 million the Government has announced today [Thursday 29th May] in its latest move to Make Work Pay.

This follows a significant uplift to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage – putting £1,400 into the pockets of full-time workers on NLW and supporting millions of families across the country – as well as the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation under the Employment Rights Bill.

As part of the Plan for Change, this Government’s priority is to grow the economy and raise living standards. A strong economy can only be built when people have financial security whilst in work and robust enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

The 518 employers and businesses named today have since paid back what they owe to their staff and faced financial penalties of up to 200% of their underpayment. The investigations by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) concluded between 2015 – 2022.

Minister for Employment Rights, Justin Madders said: “There is no excuse for employers to undercut their workers, and we will continue to name companies who break the law and don’t pay their employees what they are owed.

“Ensuring workers have the support they need and making sure they receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work is a key commitment in our Plan for Change. This will put more money in working people’s pockets, helping to boost productivity and ending low pay.”

Baroness Philippa Stroud, Chair of the Low Pay Commission, said: “We welcome today’s publication. Underpayment leaves workers out of pocket and disadvantages the majority of employers who do abide by the rules.

“These naming rounds play an important part in ensuring that all workers receive their full wages and that they are aware there is support for them to ensure that they do.”

Putting more money into the pockets of the lowest paid increases workers’ financial security, offers stability to help increase staff retention and lowers recruitment costs for businesses in the long run.  Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, the Government is clear that enforcement action will be taken against employers who do not pay their staff correctly.

Ahead of permanently lowering tax rates for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure (RHL) from 2026/27, the UK Government has prevented the current RHL relief from ending this April, extending it for one year to ensure that over 250,000 RHL properties see a full 40 per cent reduction on their liability, and we have frozen the small business multiplier. 

OFFENDERS NAMED AND SHAMED:

1. Capita Business Services Ltd, City of London, EC2V, failed to pay £1,154,461.97 to 5,543 workers.
2. Pizzaexpress (Restaurants) Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £760,701.61 to 8,470 workers.    
3. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Birmingham, B3, failed to pay £478,282.71 to 41 workers.    
4. L. Rowland & Company (Retail) Limited , Runcorn, WA7, failed to pay £307,342.87 to 2,293 workers.    
5. Templar Corporation Limited, Lewisham, SE16, failed to pay £298,143.12 to 26 workers.    
6. Lidl Great Britain Limited, Merton, SW19, failed to pay £286,437.18 to 3,423 workers.    
7. British Airways PLC, Harmondsworth, UB7, failed to pay £231,276.10 to 2,165 workers.    
8. Scottish Midland Co-operative Society Limited, Newbridge, EH28, failed to pay £186,883.56 to 1,795 workers.    
9. Interserve (Facilities Management) Ltd, Lambeth, SE1, failed to pay £177,268.08 to 2,297 workers.    
10. Prezzo Limited, Woodford Green, IG8, failed to pay £163,702.67 to 2,550 workers.    
11. Halfords Ltd, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £140,829.79 to 4,341 workers.    
12. The Southern Co-Operative Limited , Portsmouth, PO6, failed to pay £126,739.33 to 2,300 workers.    
13. TUI UK Retail Limited, Luton, LU2, failed to pay £107,611.04 to 2,044 workers.    
14. Heart Of England Co-Operative Society Limited, Coventry, CV6, failed to pay £90,870.95 to 1,017 workers.    
15. CDS (Superstores International) Limited, Plymouth, PL6, failed to pay £89,158.47 to 1,648 workers.    
16. Day Lewis PLC, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £82,819.47 to 604 workers.    
17. Petrogas Group UK Limited, Ampthill, MK45, failed to pay £63,026.69 to 602 workers.    
18. Mr Guiseppe Caruso , London, W2, failed to pay £59,780.03 to 2 workers.    
19. William Strike Limited, Carlisle, CA6, failed to pay £56,657.01 to 798 workers.    
20. Property Management Services (NI) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £54,852.44 to 414 workers.    
21. Coghlan Lodges Limited, Uxbridge, UB8, failed to pay £52,062.45 to 45 workers.    
22. Ant Marketing Limited, Sheffield, S2, failed to pay £46,260.65 to 340 workers.    
23. Maclean Services (L) Limited, London, W2, failed to pay £43,583.26 to 781 workers.    
24. ABM Aviation UK Limited, Hounslow, TW6, failed to pay £40,243.10 to 880 workers.    
25. Malvern Tyres (Wholesale) Limited, Gloucester, GL1, failed to pay £39,012.15 to 158 workers.    
26. Halfords Autocentres Limited, Redditch, B98, failed to pay £38,470.94 to 760 workers.    
27. J M McGill Ltd, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £38,178.62 to 364 workers.    
28. R.T. Stuart Limited, Methil, KY8, failed to pay £37,384.89 to 310 workers.    
29. Deluxe Beds Ltd, Huddersfield, HD2, failed to pay £27,233.68 to 64 workers.    
30. Freedom Hotels West Limited, Nr Fort William, PH49, failed to pay £26,814.06 to 37 workers.    
31. Mytime Active, Orpington, BR6, failed to pay £26,414.51 to 414 workers.    
32. Parkdean Resorts UK Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12, failed to pay £26,360.91 to 291 workers.    
33. Whitakers Chocolates Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £26,183.83 to 141 workers.    
34. Suttons Tankers Limited, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £25,631.33 to 35 workers.    
35. Health Care Resourcing Group Limited, Prescot, L34, failed to pay £25,344.45 to 86 workers.    
36. Veecare Ltd, Loughton, IG10, failed to pay £23,567.49 to 168 workers.    
37. Meridian Marlow Ltd, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £22,993.97 to 66 workers.    
38. Managing Care Limited, Croydon, CR9, failed to pay £21,834.52 to 83 workers.    
39. Mr Sri Krishna Ratnasinkam and Mrs Saraswathy Ratnasinkam , Ringmer, BN8, failed to pay £20,504.98 to 1 worker.    
40. M Buckingham & Company Limited    
, Maulden, MK45, failed to pay £20,361.01 to 3 workers.    
41. Regency Hotel (Northern Ireland) Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £19,952.21 to 201 workers.    
42. Baxters Food Group Limited, Fochabers, IV32, failed to pay £19,765.00 to 62 workers.    
43. Thrive Childcare and Education Limited, Musselburgh, EH21, failed to pay £19,420.47 to 24 workers.    
44. Hillgate Investments Limited, Rotherhithe , SE16, failed to pay £19,358.74 to 40 workers.    
45. Hilton UK Hotels Limited, Watford, WD24, failed to pay £18,924.07 to 20 workers.    
46. Oscar Mayer Limited, Chard, TA20, failed to pay £18,830.92 to 172 workers.    
47. BA Cityflyer Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £17,988.39 to 102 workers.    
48. Crystal Property Cleaning Ltd, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £17,767.18 to 1 worker.    
49. Key Care And Support Ltd, Manchester, M34, failed to pay £17,649.66 to 189 workers.    
50. Sean Elliott, Ballymena, BT42, failed to pay £17,518.00 to 1 worker.    
51. YTC Limited, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £17,194.32 to 226 workers.    
52. Virtual Marketing Services (Gibraltar) Ltd, Gibraltar, GX11, failed to pay £17,155.36 to 1 worker.    
53. Wargrave Auto Centre Limited , Hounslow, TW5, failed to pay £17,114.70 to 37 workers.    
54. Lawrence Davis Design Limited, Stoke On Trent, ST1, failed to pay £16,936.97 to 2 workers.    
55. BJ Bright Day Nurseries Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £16,759.85 to 19 workers.    
56. Thorntons Limited, Alfreton, DE55, failed to pay £16,449.00 to 444 workers.    
57. 24/7 Security and Events Ltd, Driffield, YO25, failed to pay £15,962.00 to 74 workers.    
58. Winemark The Winemerchants Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £15,738.33 to 186 workers.    
59. Anochrome Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £15,600.86 to 49 workers.    
60. Allen Day Associates Limited, Bidwell, LU5, failed to pay £15,525.26 to 387 workers.    
61. Equitas Solicitors Limited, Preston, PR2, failed to pay £15,412.15 to 72 workers.    
62. Kingwood Limited, Wokingham, RG40, failed to pay £15,090.99 to 1 worker.    
63. The Eastbury (Sherbourne) Limited, Sherborne, DT9, failed to pay £14,813.03 to 7 workers.    
64. Elmoreton Limited, Belfast, BT7, failed to pay £14,782.81 to 391 workers.    
65. Elliott Baxter & Company Limited , Farnborough, GU12, failed to pay £14,411.44 to 43 workers.    
66. MA Bureau Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £13,226.91 to 6 workers.    
67. Moto Hospitality Limited, Toddington, LU5, failed to pay £13,164.96 to 734 workers.    
68. Slo Drinks Limited, Stockport, SK3, failed to pay £12,716.05 to 1 worker.    
69. The Crown Hotel (Colne) Limited, Colne, BB8, failed to pay £12,642.18 to 2 workers.    
70. EA Coaching Ltd, Birmingham, B34, failed to pay £12,378.25 to 18 workers.    
71. Hydes’ Brewery Limited, Salford, M50, failed to pay £12,281.18 to 176 workers.    
72. Elior UK PLC, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £12,198.61 to 496 workers.    
73. Savoy Tyres Limited, Kingston Upon Hull, HU8, failed to pay £11,921.60 to 6 workers.    
74. PK Sales & Lettings Ltd, Greenwich, SE18, failed to pay £11,885.46 to 5 workers.    
75. Quokka Solutions Ltd, Sunderland , SR5, failed to pay £11,605.84 to 15 workers.    
76. Elix-Irr Consulting Services Limited, London, EC2V, failed to pay £11,101.13 to 21 workers.    
77. Go To The Venue Limited, Oswestry, SY11, failed to pay £10,974.19 to 21 workers.    
78. JWDW Limited, Doncaster, DN4, failed to pay £10,699.64 to 21 workers.    
79. Mr Stuart Benson, Heywood, OL10, failed to pay £10,600.34 to 1 worker.    
80. Philip Russell Limited, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £10,507.58 to 111 workers.    
81. Energy Kidz Ltd, Wokingham , RG41, failed to pay £10,479.36 to 199 workers.    
82. ABC Pre-School Limited, Culcheth, WA3, failed to pay £10,393.39 to 16 workers.    
83. YAM 110 Limited, Bradford, BD8, failed to pay £10,021.48 to 22 workers.    
84. Lord Charles P Courtenay, Kenton, EX6, failed to pay £9,930.78 to 1 worker.    
85. React Homecare Ltd, Mansfield, NG21, failed to pay £9,907.42 to 127 workers.    
86. Lutonestateandlettings Ltd, Luton, LU3, failed to pay £9,887.66 to 4 workers.    
87. Jill Birt, Bolton, BL5, failed to pay £9,819.79 to 3 workers.    
88. The House That Jack Built (Day Nursery) Limited, Marlow, SL7, failed to pay £9,810.00 to 8 workers.    
89. IWE Services Limited, Staxton, YO12, failed to pay £9,803.34 to 3 workers.    
90. At Home – Specialists in Care Ltd, Pocklington, YO42, failed to pay £9,737.27 to 26 workers.    
91. Mr Albert Cepa, Chesterfield, S40, failed to pay £9,677.33 to 4 workers.    
92. Top Gas Heating & Plumbing Limited, Bristol, BS15, failed to pay £9,675.90 to 4 workers.    
93. Brookfield Retail Ltd, Dewsbury, WF12, failed to pay £9,544.19 to 52 workers.    
94. Clock House Farm Limited, Maidstone, ME17, failed to pay £9,384.53 to 69 workers.    
95. Panic Deliveries Limited, Oldbury , B69, failed to pay £9,362.96 to 29 workers.    
96. Steve Kane Painting & Decorating Limited, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £9,317.13 to 11 workers.    
97. Wine Inns Limited, Belfast, BT3, failed to pay £9,295.35 to 103 workers.    
98. SOS Homecare Ltd, Stretford, M32, failed to pay £9,186.36 to 293 workers.    
99. Parkway Derby Limited, Derby, DE24, failed to pay £9,083.64 to 11 workers.    
100. Lashes Nails and Brows Ltd, Thornton Heath, CR7, failed to pay £9,074.84 to 3 workers.    
101. Mrs Carol Olsen , Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £8,988.13 to 25 workers.    
102. Teddy Bear Nursery Limited, Rochdale, OL16, failed to pay £8,982.22 to 32 workers.    
103. R.H. Wilson (Chemists) Limited, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £8,925.53 to 11 workers.    
104. Mr James Westcott, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £8,587.49 to 33 workers.    
105. Mr Orhan Esen, Dumfries, DG1, failed to pay £8,513.17 to 5 workers.    
106. Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7, failed to pay £8,468.51 to 3 workers.    
107. Aramark Limited, Leeds, LS16, failed to pay £8,407.77 to 154 workers.    
108. Mr Mario Wood, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,040.26 to 3 workers.    
109. Mr Paul S Clerehugh T/A , Henley-On-Thames, RG9, failed to pay £8,029.07 to 20 workers.    
110. Waggon & Horses (Matley) Ltd, Stalybridge, SK15, failed to pay £8,016.08 to 57 workers.    
111. Rice Solutions Limited, Southport, PR8, failed to pay £7,921.26 to 2 workers.    
112. UK Hairdressers 2019 Limited, Birmingham, B16, failed to pay £7,870.93 to 13 workers.    
113. LIBERTY MUSIC PR LTD, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £7,663.84 to 3 workers.    
114. Turkuaz Limited, Cheadle, SK8, failed to pay £7,655.93 to 3 workers.    
115. Belgravia Mews Hotel Limited, South Kensington, SW5, failed to pay £7,646.84 to 14 workers.    
116. Start Afresh Cleaning Limited, Ipswich, IP1, failed to pay £7,630.05 to 15 workers.    
117. Mr Atul Patel & Mr Bhikhubhai Patel, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £7,386.13 to 1 worker.    
118. K J Curson Growers Limited, Wisbech, PE14, failed to pay £7,311.72 to 11 workers.    
119. Artico Limited, Monmouth, NP25, failed to pay £7,306.40 to 1 worker.    
120. Tristan HCW Ltd, Bedford, MK41, failed to pay £7,227.75 to 7 workers.    
121. Mainstage Festivals Limited, Southwark, SE1, failed to pay £7,089.61 to 4 workers.    
122. Talash Limited, CV32, failed to pay £7,053.17 to 53 workers.    
123. J D Wetherspoon Plc, Watford , WD24, failed to pay £7,000.00 to 282 workers.    
124. Aroma Expresso Bar Limited, London, NW4, failed to pay £6,967.02 to 2 workers.    
125. Lymedale Motors Limited, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5, failed to pay £6,859.90 to 3 workers.    
126. Golders Green Hairdressing Limited, Finchley, NW11, failed to pay £6,846.53 to 10 workers.    
127. Head Office Hair and Beauty (Scotland) Ltd., Glasgow, G61, failed to pay £6,803.01 to 2 workers.    
128. The Stair Arms Hotel Ltd, Pathhead, EH37, failed to pay £6,787.54 to 1 worker.    
129. Springfields Supported Services Limited, Barking, IG11, failed to pay £6,693.35 to 19 workers.    
130. Network Tyre & Auto Limited, Dartford, DA1, failed to pay £6,529.19 to 7 workers.    
131. Specialist Computer Centres Plc, Birmingham, B11, failed to pay £6,491.66 to 28 workers.    
132. Treetops Childrens Nursery Ltd, Blackpool, FY2, failed to pay £6,450.52 to 45 workers.    
133. McDonald & Munro Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £6,436.10 to 2 workers.    
134. Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd, Maidenhead, SL6, failed to pay £6,387.96 to 47 workers.    
135. Woodhall Capital Limited, London, EC4N, failed to pay £6,294.25 to 1 worker.    
136. Mr Steven Prested, Meadowfield, DH7, failed to pay £6,207.12 to 1 worker.    
137. Best Social Enterprise Ltd, London, SE1, failed to pay £6,171.64 to 10 workers.    
138. The Buck House Limited, Wrexham, LL13, failed to pay £6,101.67 to 1 worker.    
139. Mahmoud Shaduman Ali , Derby , DE23, failed to pay £6,091.90 to 6 workers.    
140. Get Your Mobi Limited, Lancaster, LA1, failed to pay £6,069.51 to 8 workers.    
141. Robertson Facilities Management Limited, Elgin, IV30, failed to pay £5,864.37 to 51 workers.    
142. Orion Group London Limited, Wandsworth, SW18, failed to pay £5,818.69 to 1 worker.    
143. Dee Kay Knitwear Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £5,801.65 to 38 workers.    
144. Miss J J Smart, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £5,778.65 to 1 worker.    
145. Zhanna Horn, Torquay, TQ2, failed to pay £5,749.66 to 2 workers.    
146. The Fernlea Hotel Limited, Lytham St Annes, FY8, failed to pay £5,698.56 to 4 workers.    
147. Gogo and Fried Chicken Limited, Coventry, CV1, failed to pay £5,665.58 to 9 workers.    
148. Chess People Limited, Alderley Edge, SK9, failed to pay £5,629.12 to 1 worker.    
149. Building Blocks Day Nursery (NI) Ltd, Toome, BT41, failed to pay £5,576.45 to 45 workers.    
150. Mr Christopher Owston, North Shields, NE29, failed to pay £5,571.27 to 1 worker.    
151. LJ Care Homes Ltd, Lincoln, LN4, failed to pay £5,568.84 to 56 workers.    
152. Crossgates Stop N Shop Ltd, Leeds, LS15, failed to pay £5,545.63 to 4 workers.    
153. BLFL Services Ltd, Burnham on Crouch, CM0, failed to pay £5,496.06 to 3 workers.    
154. Mr Nigel Ian Fisher, Romsey, SO51, failed to pay £5,442.49 to 1 worker.    
155. Mr Mathew James Hicks, Whitchurch, RG28, failed to pay £5,439.43 to 3 workers.    
156. Old Town Car Wash Ltd, Hastings, TN35, failed to pay £5,422.92 to 5 workers.    
157. London Street Brasserie Limited, Reading, RG1, failed to pay £5,343.77 to 13 workers.    
158. Coton Care Limited, Wolverhampton, WV4, failed to pay £5,342.58 to 47 workers.    
159. Epilepsy Society, Chalfont St Peter, SL9, failed to pay £5,293.99 to 1 worker.    
160. Premier Work Support Limited, Chatham, ME4, failed to pay £5,272.92 to 428 workers.    
161. Power Leisure Bookmakers Limited, Hammersmith, W6, failed to pay £5,245.57 to 257 workers.    
162. Star Lite Jobs Limited, Ilford, IG1, failed to pay £5,237.44 to 67 workers.    
163. Vivienne Westwood Limited, Wandsworth, SW11, failed to pay £5,232.00 to 1 worker.    
164. A.P.C. Panels Ltd, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £5,220.60 to 7 workers.    
165. Ghani Systems Ltd, Glasgow, G42, failed to pay £5,209.68 to 15 workers.    
166. Taylor Dental Laboratory Limited, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £5,189.75 to 1 worker.    
167. MEDS2U Limited, Barnsley, S73, failed to pay £5,057.78 to 8 workers.    
168. Total Cleaning South Limited, Manston, CT12, failed to pay £5,054.94 to 218 workers.    
169. Decorative Panels Furniture Limited , Elland, HX5, failed to pay £5,045.43 to 62 workers.    
170. Supercar Italia Ltd, Westerham, TN16, failed to pay £4,997.94 to 1 worker.    
171. Miss Gemma Tattersall, Horsham, RH13, failed to pay £4,886.88 to 3 workers.    
172. Mr Muhammed Afzal Jabarkhail , Clydebank, G81, failed to pay £4,873.12 to 1 worker.    
173. Mr Shamim Ahmed, Braunton, EX33, failed to pay £4,867.46 to 1 worker.    
174. Canei International Limited, Nottingham, NG10, failed to pay £4,752.20 to 1 worker.    
175. Kitty Café Leeds Limited, Leeds, LS1, failed to pay £4,745.99 to 10 workers.    
176. DES Healthcare Limited, Lincoln, LN5, failed to pay £4,634.94 to 36 workers.    
177. Lakeside Day Nursery Limited , Swansea, SA6, failed to pay £4,631.93 to 3 workers.    
178. Zayani Limited, West Drayton, UB7, failed to pay £4,593.39 to 2 workers.    
179. Eaton Electrical Systems Limited, Doncaster, DN2, failed to pay £4,576.09 to 24 workers.    
180. Mr Fadhil Omar Ibrahim , Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £4,482.40 to 5 workers.    
181. Central Garage (Chesham) Ltd, Hyde Heath, HP6, failed to pay £4,416.25 to 1 worker.    
182. Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, SW7, failed to pay £4,372.16 to 1 worker.    
183. Penrhyn Inns Limited, Oldham, OL4, failed to pay £4,324.94 to 33 workers.    
184. Everest Hotels Limited, Powys, NP8, failed to pay £4,274.77 to 4 workers.    
185. Coastal Heating Ltd, Sheringham, NR26, failed to pay £4,267.76 to 1 worker.    
186. UK Solutions Limited, Chelmsford, CM1, failed to pay £4,267.22 to 28 workers.    
187. NEO Property Solutions Limited, Leeds, LS9, failed to pay £4,263.52 to 16 workers.    
188. Mountford House Nursery Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £4,195.32 to 1 worker.    
189. Major Cleaning Services Limited, Potters Bar, EN6, failed to pay £4,194.74 to 25 workers.    
190. Witham Valeting Ltd, Witham , CM8, failed to pay £4,166.48 to 8 workers.    
191. Parsons Bakery Limited, Bristol, BS3, failed to pay £4,134.64 to 44 workers.    
192. Mr Amir Rasool, Langholm, DG13, failed to pay £4,083.79 to 1 worker.    
193. Grosvenor Concierge Limited  (previously GCS Facility Services Limited), Skegness, PE25, failed to pay £4,056.99 to 120 workers.    
194. Industrial Cleaning Services (UK) Ltd, Camden, WC1N, failed to pay £4,048.91 to 41 workers.    
195. Spring Cleaning Services Limited, Cheltenham, GL51, failed to pay £3,989.71 to 16 workers.    
196. Sunlit Ltd, Lewisham, SE6, failed to pay £3,973.49 to 4 workers.    
197. Blink Productions Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £3,910.06 to 4 workers.    
198. DSM Joinery Contractors Limited, Dunfermline, KY11, failed to pay £3,905.50 to 2 workers.    
199. Fashion Fabric Transprinters Limited, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £3,779.70 to 2 workers.    
200. Mrs Imogen Katherine Wyvill, Mr Marmaduke D’Arcy William Wyvill and Mr Marmaduke Charles Astey Wyvill, Leyburn, DL8, failed to pay £3,724.37 to 16 workers.    
201. Mrs Nalani Carr, Haverhill, CB9, failed to pay £3,702.83 to 1 worker.    
202. Temple Farm Limited, Ramsgate, CT11, failed to pay £3,696.54 to 57 workers.    
203. Walker Outboard Services Limited, Reading, RG4, failed to pay £3,647.76 to 1 worker.    
204. Shah Foods Ltd, Newham, E16, failed to pay £3,638.69 to 2 workers.    
205. City Office (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT12, failed to pay £3,622.46 to 2 workers.    
206. Ms Stacey Baker, Doune, FK16, failed to pay £3,582.87 to 1 worker.    
207. Joarr Hot Food Emporium Limited, Southport, PR9, failed to pay £3,564.00 to 1 worker.    
208. St John’s Road Garage Limited, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £3,525.63 to 1 worker.    
209. Alanya Catering Ltd, Nottingham, NG1, failed to pay £3,489.42 to 7 workers.    
210. Care Direct Group Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £3,484.98 to 35 workers.    
211. Baudelaire Limited, Alresford , SO24, failed to pay £3,454.06 to 1 worker.    
212. House Of Glamour Limited, East Dulwich, SE22, failed to pay £3,433.06 to 1 worker.    
213. Oshibori Scotland Ltd, Dundee, DD1, failed to pay £3,328.44 to 5 workers.    
214. Yatab Company Ltd, Rainham, RM13, failed to pay £3,292.77 to 7 workers.    
215. Cheeky Monkey Day Nurseries Limited, Birmingham, B15, failed to pay £3,272.93 to 22 workers.    
216. S & W Developments Limited, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £3,253.46 to 1 worker.    
217. The Lady Cleaner Ltd, Eastbourne, BN23, failed to pay £3,233.28 to 26 workers.    
218. Mi Casa Care Ltd, Mansfield, NG19, failed to pay £3,221.07 to 23 workers.    
219. SNC-LAVALIN RAIL & TRANSIT LIMITED, Epsom, KT18, failed to pay £3,212.78 to 11 workers.    
220. Little Flowers Limited, Renfrew, PA4, failed to pay £3,162.05 to 1 worker.    
221. Little Ducklings Day Nursery (Garstang) Limited, Preston, PR3, failed to pay £3,157.18 to 1 worker.    
222. Fresh 75 Limited, Newport, PO30, failed to pay £3,132.90 to 1 worker.    
223. Excel Parking Services Limited, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £3,124.95 to 14 workers.    
224. Mr Simon Foster and Mrs Jane Foster, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £3,124.66 to 1 worker.    
225. Mr Daniel Jenkinson , Preston, PR1, failed to pay £3,104.72 to 1 worker.    
226. Spanners & Sparks (EK) Limited, Glasgow, G75, failed to pay £3,093.15 to 5 workers.    
227. Central Electrical Contracts Limited, Wolverhampton, WV6, failed to pay £3,086.28 to 5 workers.    
228. Branded Housewares Limited, Wolverhampton, WV2, failed to pay £3,066.72 to 4 workers.    
229. Valerie Anne Sheen , Honiton, EX14, failed to pay £3,057.10 to 18 workers.    
230. Rosebridge Private Day Nursery Limited, Wigan, WN1, failed to pay £3,056.94 to 19 workers.    
231. Elite Motors Bodyshop Limited, Northampton, NN5, failed to pay £3,055.68 to 8 workers.    
232. Roux Waterside Inn Limited, Bray, SL6, failed to pay £3,022.52 to 19 workers.    
233. P.B Services (Wales) Limited, Mountain Ash, CF45, failed to pay £3,008.30 to 2 workers.    
234. Lostock Hall Academy Trust, Preston, PR5, failed to pay £2,993.98 to 2 workers.    
235. Taylor Shaw Limited, Macclesfield, SK11, failed to pay £2,958.43 to 2 workers.    
236. Sage Hair Care (Salons) Limited, Cardiff, CF5, failed to pay £2,938.09 to 3 workers.    
237. Mr Andrew Petrou, Walworth, SE17, failed to pay £2,907.33 to 1 worker.    
238. Crystal Car Wash and Valeting Ltd, Loughborough, LE11, failed to pay £2,852.00 to 1 worker.    
239. KEYSIGNS LIMITED, Bellshill, ML4, failed to pay £2,851.78 to 4 workers.    
240. Centerplate UK Limited, Camden, WC1B, failed to pay £2,829.64 to 167 workers.    
241. MN Support Services Limited, Queens Park, W10, failed to pay £2,829.17 to 294 workers.    
242. Kirklees Active Leisure , Huddersfield, HD1, failed to pay £2,821.46 to 18 workers.    
243. Marsden Healthcare Limited, Nelson, BB9, failed to pay £2,811.05 to 22 workers.    
244. Mrs Michelle S Chandler, Birmingham, B44, failed to pay £2,806.72 to 2 workers.    
245. Jamie Stevens (Kensington) Ltd, Kensington, W8, failed to pay £2,779.88 to 2 workers.    
246. Filco Supermarkets Limited, Llantwit Major, CF61, failed to pay £2,772.41 to 118 workers.    
247. AFH Ltd, Cardiff, CF24, failed to pay £2,771.99 to 4 workers.    
248. Ms Philippa Funnell, Dorking, RH5, failed to pay £2,746.65 to 2 workers.    
249. Kids at Heart (Harrogate) Limited, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £2,746.08 to 3 workers.    
250. Sparkle Cleaning Co. (London) Limited, Croydon, CR5, failed to pay £2,732.94 to 25 workers.    
251. Lexington Catering Limited, Camden, EC4N, failed to pay £2,714.52 to 64 workers.    
252. What A Hoot Day Nursery Limited, Blyth, NE24, failed to pay £2,712.53 to 4 workers.    
253. Mr Andy B Fitzsimmons, Mr Ford B Fitzsimmons and Mrs Theresa G Fitzsimmons, Kilwinning, KA13, failed to pay £2,694.78 to 15 workers.    
254. QSO Ltd, Leeds, LS4, failed to pay £2,675.41 to 10 workers.    
255. Parkers Pets Limited, Southsea, PO5, failed to pay £2,665.49 to 2 workers.    
256. Kazoku Restaurant Group Ltd, Sevenoaks, TN13, failed to pay £2,665.15 to 1 worker.    
257. Madames Hair & Beauty Limited, Swindon, SN3, failed to pay £2,656.41 to 1 worker.    
258. Acerta Group Limited , Warwick, CV34, failed to pay £2,629.00 to 13 workers.    
259. London Auto Parts Limited, Wembley, HA0, failed to pay £2,622.17 to 2 workers.    
260. Killan Structural Limited, Oldham, OL3, failed to pay £2,620.45 to 2 workers.    
261. Sandersons (N.W.) Ltd, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £2,603.82 to 3 workers.    
262. A & K Home Care Services Ltd, Napton, CV47, failed to pay £2,603.14 to 78 workers.    
263. Chaplins Hotel Limited, Blackpool, FY1, failed to pay £2,586.56 to 2 workers.    
264. Calmac Developments Limited, Dumfries, DG2, failed to pay £2,583.77 to 17 workers.    
265. La Reserve Aparthotel (Manchester) Limited, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £2,567.66 to 13 workers.    
266. Ultimate Stores Limited, London, NW1, failed to pay £2,560.34 to 4 workers.    
267. Drayton Manor Resort Limited, Tamworth, B78, failed to pay £2,559.58 to 25 workers.    
268. Community Foundation, Birmingham, B19, failed to pay £2,500.24 to 2 workers.    
269. D and G Pub Company Limited, Darlington, DL3, failed to pay £2,498.17 to 35 workers.    
270. Poplars Blossoms Nursery School Limited, Nottingham, NG5, failed to pay £2,494.39 to 1 worker.    
271. Vonsung Limited, Islington, EC1Y, failed to pay £2,485.20 to 1 worker.    
272. Cornish Premier Pasties Limited, Newquay, TR9, failed to pay £2,467.45 to 53 workers.    
273. The Clansmans Rest Ltd, Glasgow, G40, failed to pay £2,417.22 to 3 workers.    
274. Natural Care 53 Limited, Manchester, M12, failed to pay £2,412.03 to 1 worker.    
275. TKE Landscaping Ltd, Wendens Ambo, CB11, failed to pay £2,403.16 to 3 workers.    
276. Mockingbird Lane Ltd, Glasgow, G11, failed to pay £2,387.07 to 1 worker.    
277. Mr Patrick G Neilan, Glasgow, G43, failed to pay £2,383.29 to 2 workers.    
278. Brean Leisure Park Ltd, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,371.57 to 12 workers.    
279. Davidsons Plumbing & Heating Limited , Bristol, BS5, failed to pay £2,349.54 to 4 workers.    
280. Motor Body Centre Limited, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,346.49 to 1 worker.    
281. S & S Care (UK) Limited, Caergwrle, LL12, failed to pay £2,340.72 to 49 workers.    
282. Kelton Nursery, Liverpool, L18, failed to pay £2,334.79 to 10 workers.    
283. Asset India Limited, Harrow, HA1, failed to pay £2,334.54 to 2 workers.    
284. Safegas UK Ltd, Swinton, M27, failed to pay £2,277.54 to 1 worker.    
285. Mert GB 2 Limited, East Ham, E6, failed to pay £2,261.38 to 1 worker.    
286. Hallwell Projects Ltd, Plymouth, PL1, failed to pay £2,211.32 to 3 workers.    
287. Mr Andrew Roy Milward, Pembroke Dock, SA72, failed to pay £2,205.31 to 1 worker.    
288. R & R Retail UK Limited, Luton, LU4, failed to pay £2,201.05 to 16 workers.    
289. Salon IPS Ltd, Ipswich, IP4, failed to pay £2,189.12 to 1 worker.    
290. Mr Narinder Kumar Nar, Birmingham, B18, failed to pay £2,173.86 to 2 workers.    
291. Old Mill Holiday Park Limited, St Helens, PO33, failed to pay £2,172.06 to 1 worker.    
292. Ms Caroline Wright, Birmingham, B43, failed to pay £2,170.63 to 1 worker.    
293. Dolphin Care (IOW) Limited, Wroxall Ventnor, PO38, failed to pay £2,155.09 to 6 workers.    
294. Whistledown Inn Limited, Newry, BT34, failed to pay £2,154.29 to 46 workers.    
295. Renegade Hair Studio Limited, Leeds, LS2, failed to pay £2,148.74 to 1 worker.    
296. Lethendy Cheltenham Limited, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £2,144.90 to 44 workers.    
297. Heminstone Estates Limited, Colchester, CO2, failed to pay £2,137.35 to 10 workers.    
298. S Leicester Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £2,127.17 to 38 workers.    
299. GB Vape Limited, Heckmondwike, WF16, failed to pay £2,119.82 to 7 workers.    
300. P McCarthy Limited, Brandon, IP27, failed to pay £2,108.75 to 9 workers.    
301. K. Foley Limited, Great Blakenham, NR2, failed to pay £2,104.81 to 94 workers.    
302. AGL Attractions Limited , Burnham-On-Sea, TA8, failed to pay £2,090.06 to 24 workers.    
303. Techlogico Limited, Knottingley, WF11, failed to pay £2,056.43 to 6 workers.    
304. Mr Iain Stewart Matheson, Paisley, PA1, failed to pay £2,036.50 to 6 workers.    
305. GLASGOW WATERLOO LIMITED, Glasgow, G2, failed to pay £2,020.36 to 41 workers.    
306. R J Ferguson Company Limited, Stewartstown, BT71, failed to pay £2,014.04 to 3 workers.    
307. Ms Susan Meheux, Southampton, SO31, failed to pay £2,008.66 to 12 workers.    
308. Mr David Odudu, Sheffield, S9, failed to pay £1,992.53 to 1 worker.    
309. Mr Hazar Ibrahim Hamid, Doncaster, DN5, failed to pay £1,961.64 to 5 workers.    
310. M&C Jones Building Contractors Limited, Rhyl, LL18, failed to pay £1,954.46 to 2 workers.    
311. Hi-Spec Facilities Services Ltd, Dartford, DA2, failed to pay £1,938.75 to 96 workers.    
312. Calibre Building & Decorating Services Limited, Lichfield, WS13, failed to pay £1,937.89 to 1 worker.    
313. CPM Electrical Ltd, Omagh, BT79, failed to pay £1,937.71 to 4 workers.    
314. Ashbrook Roofing & Supplies Limited, Nr Matlock, DE4, failed to pay £1,912.65 to 5 workers.    
315. Mr Thomas Hutchison, Prestonpans, EH32, failed to pay £1,901.44 to 1 worker.    
316. Mr Khalid Javid, Chester, CH2, failed to pay £1,891.42 to 1 worker.    
317. South Golden Mountain Limited, Eastbourne, BN21, failed to pay £1,888.52 to 1 worker.    
318. Oldbury Grange Nursing Home Ltd, Nuneaton, CV10, failed to pay £1,878.02 to 65 workers.    
319. OC Electric Limited, Benton, NE12, failed to pay £1,869.32 to 1 worker.    
320. Seagrave Decorations Limited, Kettering, NN16, failed to pay £1,847.76 to 4 workers.    
321. Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Limited, Bedlington, NE22, failed to pay £1,832.96 to 92 workers.    
322. GAPJ Ivinghoe Ltd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7, failed to pay £1,828.25 to 5 workers.    
323. Vapour C Co Ltd, Gillingham, ME7, failed to pay £1,822.57 to 2 workers.    
324. Wide Range Services Limited, Hull, HU12, failed to pay £1,816.72 to 1 worker.    
325. Hughes (Family Bakers) Holdings Limited, Bradford, BD18, failed to pay £1,811.57 to 26 workers.    
326. A W Pettitt Limited, Windermere, LA23, failed to pay £1,810.90 to 5 workers.    
327. Smartway Holding Limited, Holloway, N7, failed to pay £1,800.00 to 1 worker.    
328. Beaux Health and Wellbeing Ltd, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,791.96 to 1 worker.    
329. Saggiomo Luxury Foods Limited, Croydon, CR0, failed to pay £1,787.60 to 1 worker.    
330. John Clark (Holdings) Limited , Aberdeen, AB12, failed to pay £1,785.63 to 5 workers.    
331. Swiftclean (UK) Limited, Southend-on-Sea, SS2, failed to pay £1,761.48 to 5 workers.    
332. Reachout Healthcare Limited, Stockport, SK5, failed to pay £1,757.42 to 31 workers.    
333. Mr Ian T Henderson, Accrington, BB5, failed to pay £1,740.90 to 2 workers.    
334. Clarke Group Construction Limited, Wyberton, PE21, failed to pay £1,736.49 to 1 worker.    
335. MRB Cleaning Limited, Swansea, SA1, failed to pay £1,733.88 to 1 worker.    
336. Mr John Fulton Allen & Mr John Gary King,  Strabane, BT82, failed to pay £1,725.59 to 1 worker.    
337. Belmont Hotel (Leicester) Limited, Leicester, LE1, failed to pay £1,710.28 to 36 workers.    
338. Mini Me Private Day Nursery Limited, Newport, NP19, failed to pay £1,708.33 to 15 workers.    
339. Glow Trade Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £1,706.46 to 20 workers.    
340. Mr Jason Hearn, Taunton, TA1, failed to pay £1,706.12 to 2 workers.    
341. Country Park Leisure Limited, Hessle, HU13, failed to pay £1,705.13 to 13 workers.    
342. C & C Precision Engineering Services Limited, Rowley Regis, B65, failed to pay £1,704.30 to 1 worker.    
343. Karen Jeffrey , Wishaw, ML2, failed to pay £1,683.58 to 4 workers.    
344. DNA Cleaning Solutions Limited, Twickenham, TW2, failed to pay £1,670.29 to 25 workers.    
345. Assured Care (Stockport) Ltd., Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,666.57 to 79 workers.    
346. Graylaw International Freight Group Ltd, Skelmersdale, WN8, failed to pay £1,663.46 to 7 workers.    
347. SPI Trading Limited, Lisburn , BT28, failed to pay £1,656.74 to 3 workers.    
348. Executive Hire Ltd., Glasgow, G74, failed to pay £1,650.54 to 3 workers.    
349. Accelerate Cleaning Solutions Ltd, Ipswich, IP7, failed to pay £1,650.38 to 106 workers.    
350. LGH Plumbing & Heating Services Limited, Leigh, WN7, failed to pay £1,624.77 to 1 worker.    
351. Samuel Eales Silverware Limited, Sheffield, S3, failed to pay £1,619.79 to 1 worker.    
352. High Grove Beds Limited, Liversedge, WF15, failed to pay £1,610.43 to 8 workers.    
353. Shakes n Cakes Aberdeen Ltd, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £1,597.98 to 1 worker.    
354. Bespoke Cuisine Ltd, Bethnal Green, EC1V, failed to pay £1,587.04 to 1 worker.    
355. Mascallkelly Limited, Cleveland, TS12, failed to pay £1,576.59 to 19 workers.    
356. Sher Gill Enterprises Limited, Dunoon, PA23, failed to pay £1,557.58 to 1 worker.    
357. Ms Hiromi Sato, London, SW4, failed to pay £1,551.71 to 2 workers.    
358. R.Loughlin Electrical Services Ltd, Castlederg, BT81, failed to pay £1,542.58 to 3 workers.    
359. Papermoon Nurseries (Boultham Park) Limited, Lincoln, LN6, failed to pay £1,535.25 to 11 workers.    
360. SB Rom Food Center Ltd, Hounslow, TW3, failed to pay £1,533.80 to 9 workers.    
361. Mr Robert Pontefract, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £1,531.55 to 1 worker.    
362. Grant Leisure Group Limited, Blackpool, FY3, failed to pay £1,495.62 to 15 workers.    
363. Everbright Lodge Ltd, Llangollen, LL20, failed to pay £1,475.07 to 25 workers.    
364. Biscuit Clothing Ltd, Edinburgh, EH10, failed to pay £1,469.89 to 1 worker.    
365. Brockencote Hall Hotel Limited, Leamington Spa, CV33, failed to pay £1,468.25 to 19 workers.    
366. Mr Francis Joseph McParland and Mr Peter Liam McParland , Armagh, BT61, failed to pay £1,466.04 to 4 workers.    
367. Colemans Garden Centre Ltd, Templepatrick, BT39, failed to pay £1,450.11 to 35 workers.    
368. Southcoast Homecare Ltd, Chichester, PO19, failed to pay £1,438.93 to 9 workers.    
369. Booth & Stirland Limited, Ripley, DE5, failed to pay £1,434.97 to 3 workers.    
370. Grieve Decor Limited, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £1,415.11 to 2 workers.    
371. Barry Tyre Centre Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,408.88 to 1 worker.    
372. Piddle Brewery Limited, Dorchester, DT2, failed to pay £1,407.79 to 1 worker.    
373. Forseti Law Ltd, Bolton, BL1, failed to pay £1,403.87 to 1 worker.    
374. Wash Me Clean Ltd, Bracknell, RG12, failed to pay £1,400.27 to 1 worker.    
375. Colonnade (Operator) Limited, Little Venice, W9, failed to pay £1,385.11 to 1 worker.    
376. Mario Gianni Limited, Stockport, SK7, failed to pay £1,378.94 to 3 workers.    
377. Moyo’s Brothers Limited, Brighton, BN1, failed to pay £1,373.14 to 2 workers.    
378. Atticus Cleaning Services Limited, Altrincham, WA14, failed to pay £1,364.89 to 1 worker.    
379. Mrs Jane Boome and Miss Verity Jane Boome, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,360.84 to 13 workers.    
380. Get Grip Auto Ltd, Cheltenham, GL53, failed to pay £1,348.25 to 2 workers.    
381. Downs Holdings Limited, Yarm, TS15, failed to pay £1,339.48 to 8 workers.    
382. Direct Cleaning Services (Oxford) Limited, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22, failed to pay £1,323.74 to 1 worker.    
383. Viv Designs Ltd, Gravesend, DA12, failed to pay £1,317.95 to 1 worker.    
384. Sycamore Farm Park Limited, Skegness, PE24, failed to pay £1,311.54 to 2 workers.    
385. SMK Building & Joinery Contractors Ltd, Todmorden, OL14, failed to pay £1,297.16 to 1 worker.    
386. Richard Tate Limited, Leeds, LS10, failed to pay £1,294.02 to 1 worker.    
387. JDP Hotels Ltd, Wakefield, WF2, failed to pay £1,289.98 to 34 workers.    
388. Miss Abby Fox, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £1,270.35 to 10 workers.    
389. Polish Village Bakery Ltd, Manchester , M17, failed to pay £1,267.37 to 43 workers.    
390. ENERGY DUNDEE 4 U LTD , Dundee, DD4, failed to pay £1,263.65 to 15 workers.    
391. Synvestment Ltd, High Wycombe, HP12, failed to pay £1,262.39 to 2 workers.    
392. Peony Culture Communication Limited, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1, failed to pay £1,247.02 to 1 worker.    
393. Easy Clean Contractors Limited, Peterborough, PE7, failed to pay £1,246.92 to 125 workers.    
394. R Binks Construction Limited, Bolton, BL2, failed to pay £1,244.33 to 3 workers.    
395. Mrs Julie Shaw, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £1,231.68 to 20 workers.    
396. Mrs Karaimjit Gill, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £1,230.73 to 1 worker.    
397. Mcaleer & McGarrity Ltd, Cookstown, BT80, failed to pay £1,207.77 to 2 workers.    
398. M.P.M Consumer Products Limited, Manchester, M11, failed to pay £1,205.73 to 32 workers.    
399. K.L.N. Limited , Brent, NW6, failed to pay £1,203.83 to 2 workers.    
400. GMD SERVICES LIMITED, Kingston Upon Hull, HU3, failed to pay £1,193.24 to 2 workers.    
401. C.V.East Ltd, Colchester , CO1, failed to pay £1,185.68 to 7 workers.    
402. Mr Jonathan Hope and Mr Charlie Hope, Slough, SL3, failed to pay £1,183.12 to 3 workers.    
403. Belshaw Bookkeeping Services Limited, Bacup, OL13, failed to pay £1,179.76 to 1 worker.    
404. D Allen Transport Limited, St Helens, WA9, failed to pay £1,178.73 to 4 workers.    
405. Mrs S & Mr G Clough, Bradford, BD12, failed to pay £1,162.79 to 1 worker.    
406. Golden Cue Snooker Club Limited, Bilston, WV14, failed to pay £1,147.43 to 1 worker.    
407. South Wales Building and Construction Limited, Newport, NP11, failed to pay £1,135.47 to 2 workers.    
408. Form Communal Maintenance Limited, Hartford, CW8, failed to pay £1,131.97 to 1 worker.    
409. SMS Bars Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £1,115.11 to 2 workers.    
410. Grace Construction and Management Ltd, Derby, DE1, failed to pay £1,113.49 to 1 worker.    
411. Alveston House Hotel Limited, Thornbury, BS35, failed to pay £1,109.12 to 1 worker.    
412. Mrs Pearl Moore, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £1,094.75 to 3 workers.    
413. Think Wraps Ltd, Poole, BH12, failed to pay £1,053.08 to 1 worker.    
414. Telebizz Ltd, Plymouth, PL7, failed to pay £1,048.56 to 72 workers.    
415. Hill Top Day Nursery Limited, Swadlincote, DE12, failed to pay £1,041.04 to 2 workers.    
416. W. Corbett & Co. (Galvanizing) Limited, Telford, TF7, failed to pay £1,039.53 to 36 workers.    
417. Autocare (Benfleet) Limited, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17, failed to pay £1,032.23 to 2 workers.    
418. Pork Farms Limited, Nottingham, NG2, failed to pay £1,029.77 to 9 workers.    
419. Galdin Limited, Hackney, N1, failed to pay £1,024.50 to 5 workers.    
420. Trinity Park Nursery Ltd, Craigavon, BT67, failed to pay £1,020.97 to 17 workers.    
421. Mr Thanabalasingam Ketheeswarathas and Mrs Sivasuki Ketheeswarathas, Ipswich, IP2, failed to pay £1,006.83 to 2 workers.    
422. G P H Carpentry Limited, Newquay, TR8, failed to pay £1,003.04 to 2 workers.    
423. Euro Car Wash (South East) Limited, Greenwich, SE7, failed to pay £992.56 to 3 workers.    
424. Mrs Melanie Elizabet Brown, Kirkcaldy, KY1, failed to pay £986.58 to 1 worker.    
425. A O Hand Car Wash & Valeting Ltd, Peckham, SE15, failed to pay £982.62 to 3 workers.    
426. Dash-Cae Limited, Oxford, OX14, failed to pay £976.19 to 1 worker.    
427. Janette Allen Limited, Braintree, CM77, failed to pay £976.18 to 1 worker.    
428. Ms Sarah Balfour, York, YO10, failed to pay £967.87 to 1 worker.    
429. Allied Industrial Products Limited, Salford, M5, failed to pay £955.78 to 1 worker.    
430. Cummins Ltd, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £954.04 to 11 workers.    
431. Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0, failed to pay £931.67 to 2 workers.    
432. Soughton Shoot Limited, Northop, Mold,, CH7, failed to pay £927.24 to 1 worker.    
433. Mrs Penni Durdy, Doncaster, DN9, failed to pay £924.04 to 1 worker.    
434. Friends Care Agency Limited, Sandy, SG19, failed to pay £923.84 to 20 workers.    
435. French Connection UK Limited, Camden, NW1, failed to pay £917.95 to 57 workers.    
436. Precision Workwear Limited, Stamford, PE9, failed to pay £916.35 to 1 worker.    
437. Joinex Joinery Express Limited, Brentford, TW8, failed to pay £882.61 to 12 workers.    
438. Yorkcloud Limited, Ulverston, LA12, failed to pay £872.20 to 2 workers.    
439. KR Scotland Ltd, Edinburgh, EH3, failed to pay £849.21 to 3 workers.    
440. The KLE (Berwick) Group Ltd, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15, failed to pay £838.48 to 2 workers.    
441. Zig Zag Day Nursery Limited, Peterborough, PE1, failed to pay £827.98 to 21 workers.    
442. Birdies Day Nursery Limited, Lisburn, BT28, failed to pay £821.32 to 8 workers.    
443. Sooty Olive Ltd, Waterside, BT47, failed to pay £819.24 to 33 workers.    
444. Bright Bees Nursery Ltd, Leicester, LE4, failed to pay £817.06 to 1 worker.    
445. What The Fish Limited, Richmond upon Thames, SW14, failed to pay £801.08 to 1 worker.    
446. SFC (Edmonton) Limited, Enfield, N9, failed to pay £798.22 to 2 workers.    
447. Fairytales Day Nursery Limited, Dudley, DY2, failed to pay £793.38 to 7 workers.    
448. R.G.R. Garages (Cranfield) Limited, Bedford, MK43, failed to pay £791.65 to 1 worker.    
449. Mad Goose Catering Limited, Ellington, PE28, failed to pay £788.54 to 3 workers.    
450. Mr Grzegorz Biezunski, Trowbridge, BA14, failed to pay £787.80 to 1 worker.    
451. Futurerate Limited, Loughborough, LE12, failed to pay £787.20 to 1 worker.    
452. Kids Korner Day Nurseries Ltd, Belfast, BT6, failed to pay £779.81 to 23 workers.    
453. Inter County Cleaning Services Limited, Rushden, NN10, failed to pay £754.38 to 106 workers.    
454. Spring Clean Commercial Ltd, Norwich, NR16, failed to pay £753.17 to 107 workers.    
455. Clean Living Services Limited, Lambeth, SW8, failed to pay £749.48 to 16 workers.    
456. Le Petit Francais Ltd, Edinburgh, EH6, failed to pay £744.52 to 10 workers.    
457. Playworks Childcare Limited, Caerphilly, CF83, failed to pay £743.64 to 5 workers.    
458. Wickhambrook Stores Limited, Newmarket, CB8, failed to pay £729.88 to 1 worker.    
459. Rothco Independent Mortgages Ltd, Alnwick, NE66, failed to pay £729.83 to 1 worker.    
460. James David Segal, Hull, HU1, failed to pay £729.22 to 6 workers.    
461. Daniel Thwaites Public Limited Company, Blackburn, BB2, failed to pay £724.73 to 23 workers.    
462. HRUK Group of Companies Ltd, Leeds, LS8, failed to pay £719.11 to 1 worker.    
463. Historic Hotels & Properties Ltd, Scarborough, YO11, failed to pay £707.11 to 5 workers.    
464. Penge Car Care ltd, Croydon, SE25, failed to pay £682.48 to 2 workers.    
465. Craig Gordon Building Services Ltd, Edinburgh, EH11, failed to pay £680.17 to 1 worker.    
466. Mountview Hotels Ltd, Callander, FK17, failed to pay £672.60 to 1 worker.    
467. Paragon Quality Foods Ltd, Doncaster, DN3, failed to pay £670.56 to 21 workers.    
468. Core Electrical Solutions Ltd, Beckenham, BR3, failed to pay £658.78 to 2 workers.    
469. Snacks Van Ltd, Watford, WD25, failed to pay £658.20 to 1 worker.    
470. MacDonald Hotels (Management) Limited, Bathgate, EH48, failed to pay £648.78 to 1 worker.    
471. Kelly Teggin Hairdressing Ltd, Knaresborough, HG5, failed to pay £647.19 to 1 worker.    
472. Safe Gas (N.I.) Limited, Newtonabbey, BT36, failed to pay £639.10 to 1 worker.    
473. Harrison Wade Ltd, Manchester, M1, failed to pay £636.04 to 2 workers.    
474. Spectrum Energy Guard Ltd, Bournemouth, BH1, failed to pay £621.72 to 1 worker.    
475. Gastronomy Foods UK Limited, Shrewsbury, SY1, failed to pay £618.76 to 51 workers.    
476. Jobseekrs Limited, Manchester, M15, failed to pay £613.88 to 1 worker.    
477. Stepping-Stones-Services Limited, Rochdale, OL11, failed to pay £611.13 to 19 workers.    
478. Tramp Hair Boutique Limited, Stockport, SK1, failed to pay £610.40 to 1 worker.    
479. Emporio Fashion Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £608.85 to 18 workers.    
480. Halton Concrete Ltd, Widnes, WA8, failed to pay £607.43 to 2 workers.    
481. Kanto Stranmillis Limited, Belfast, BT9, failed to pay £590.15 to 1 worker.    
482. Complete Payroll and Accountancy Limited, Altrincham, M33, failed to pay £584.24 to 1 worker.    
483. Flawless Cleaning Ltd, Smethwick, B66, failed to pay £582.02 to 1 worker.    
484. Al Halal Supermarket Limited , Bradford, BD7, failed to pay £581.64 to 7 workers.    
485. Max & Molly Limited, Wigan, WN3, failed to pay £579.96 to 1 worker.    
486. Happy Children Day Nursery Limited, Ballynahinch, BT24, failed to pay £573.74 to 12 workers.    
487. Jagard Valeting & Cleaning Services Ltd, Wellingborough, NN8, failed to pay £573.47 to 2 workers.    
488. 247 Convenience Store (Bury) Ltd, Bury, BL8, failed to pay £571.63 to 1 worker.    
489. The Race Horses Hotel Limited, Skipton, BD23, failed to pay £566.05 to 2 workers.    
490. Strategic Facilities Management Ltd, Leeds, LS17, failed to pay £561.18 to 3 workers.    
491. Mr C Saudin & Mrs P Saudin, Canterbury, CT1, failed to pay £560.48 to 2 workers.    
492. Golden Car Limited , Perivale, UB6, failed to pay £551.80 to 1 worker.    
493. Your Friendly Local Limited, Rotherham, S60, failed to pay £549.95 to 6 workers.    
494. Steven Boom, East Hunsbury, NN4, failed to pay £547.20 to 2 workers.    
495. M A Fashions Ltd, Leicester, LE5, failed to pay £545.60 to 17 workers.    
496. Comserv Contracting & Commercial Limited, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3, failed to pay £544.19 to 1 worker.    
497. Bonner Studs Limited, Walsall, WS2, failed to pay £537.45 to 1 worker.    
498. M & C Retail Limited, Darlington, DL1, failed to pay £537.36 to 4 workers.    
499. Legacy Resorts Limited, Newton Stewart, DG8, failed to pay £536.69 to 1 worker.    
500. E.K.S Living Clean Ltd, Norwich, NR6, failed to pay £533.58 to 5 workers.    
501. SC HCW Ltd, Belfast, BT5, failed to pay £533.54 to 7 workers.    
502. David Alexander Forbes, Inverurie, AB51, failed to pay £531.64 to 2 workers.    
503. Arunagiri UK LTD, Rickmansworth, WD3, failed to pay £530.92 to 2 workers.    
504. Millfield Haulage Limited, York, YO26, failed to pay £530.91 to 2 workers.    
505. Ardmore (Co. Derry) Pre-Cast Concrete Limited, Ardmore, BT47, failed to pay £525.69 to 1 worker.    
506. W1 Soho Ltd., Soho, W1D, failed to pay £523.20 to 1 worker.    
507. Shree Siddhi Limited, Glasgow, G66, failed to pay £515.76 to 7 workers.    
508. 41 Cars Hull Ltd, Hull, HU9, failed to pay £515.72 to 2 workers.    
509. Felix Inns Ltd, Solihull, B92, failed to pay £514.09 to 20 workers.    
510. Eastchurch Holiday Centre Limited, Eastchurch, ME12, failed to pay £511.70 to 1 worker.    
511. Surf N Turf Limited, Leicester, LE2, failed to pay £511.63 to 2 workers.    
512. Red House Garage Limited, St Helens, WA11, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.    
513. Classic Decorators (UK) Limited, Barry, CF63, failed to pay £511.43 to 1 worker.    
514. John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs Limited, Aberdeen, AB24, failed to pay £505.82 to 3 workers.    
515. Timberquay Limited, Derry, BT48, failed to pay £503.98 to 14 workers.    
516. Ace Support FM Ltd, Barnet, N14, failed to pay £501.60 to 1 worker.    
517. Sleepwell (Cumbria) Limited, Barrow In Furness, LA14, failed to pay £500.95 to 1 worker.    
518. Blank Brixton Ltd, Brixton, SW2, failed to pay £287.31 to 1 worker.

Water Safety Scotland: Young men most likely to drown despite drop in water-related deaths across Scotland

‘REAL PROGRESS – BUT NO TIME FOR COMPLACENCY’

  • 2024 saw a total of 78 water-related fatalities recorded in 2024, which marks the lowest level recorded since 2018
  • 33 of these were accidental fatalities, with men aged 20–29 the most affected group by both number and population rate
  • 82% of the accidental fatalities were men, a consistent trend in recent years
  • Recreational activities were involved in 46% of accidental deaths, highlighting the risks associated with leisure water use.

Water fatality statistics in Scotland reveals that men, particularly those aged 20 to 29, are at risk of drowning compared to other groups. According to fresh data from the Water Incident Database (WAID), men accounted for 82 per cent of all accidental water-related deaths in Scotland in 2024.

While the overall number of water-related fatalities fell to 78 in 2024, the lowest level since 2018, recent statistics from 2024 suggest that young men are disproportionately affected. The Drowning and Incident Review (DIR) dashboard also provides more specific and in-depth live data, which is updated monthly.

According to the published WAID figures, of the 33 accidental deaths, over half (55 per cent) occurred in coastal waters – a shift from the historical trend of inland waterway incidents. Recreational activities were involved in 46 per cent of these fatalities, and April emerged as the deadliest month.

Encouragingly, overall drownings and accidental drownings are at their lowest levels in Scotland, the accidental fatality rate dropped to 0.60 per 100,000 people, continuing a downward trend

Carlene McAvoy, Founder of Water Safety Scotland and RoSPA’s Senior Policy Manager, said: “This year’s figures show real progress; water-related fatalities in Scotland are at their lowest levels. However, this is not a time for complacency, as every water-related fatality is a tragedy.

“Last year’s data show that young men were the most affected, with coastal waters currently the most common location for deaths, so we must continue to focus our efforts to address these concerns with targeted safety messages and interventions.

“Fortunately, introduction of the Drowning and Incident Review (DIR) in May 2023 has helped to improve the quality and clarity of fatality data, reducing the number of “not recorded” outcomes and has provided deeper insights into incident causes, which we will continue to use to help identify risk factors now and in the future.”

Key findings from the 2024 WAID (Water Incident Database) report:

  • 33 accidental fatalities, with men aged 20–29 the most affected group by both number and population rate
  • 82% of the accidental fatalities were men, a consistent trend in recent years
  • Recreational activities were involved in 46% of accidental deaths, highlighting the risks associated with leisure water use
  • Coastal waters accounted for 55% of accidental fatalities, overtaking inland waterways for the first time in recent years
  • April was the deadliest month for accidental fatalities
  • The accidental fatality rate dropped to 0.60, continuing a positive downward trend
  • Only two cases involved drugs or alcohol, suggesting other behavioural or situational factors are more significant

Community Safety Minister Siobhain Brown said: “My thoughts and sympathies are with the families and friends who have lost a loved one in a drowning accident.

“I encourage everyone to protect themselves and others when in and around the water and to be aware that water temperature can vary drastically, as can currents and tides. It’s well worth learning the Water Safety Code and using the resources of Water Safety Scotland so people can stay safe and prevent accidents in our waters.”

Water Safety Scotland continues to promote water safety through its assets, including free education resources for teachers and practitioners and free consistent water safety messaging for partners to use across Scotland.

As summer approaches, Water Safety Scotland wants to remind the public to stay safe and follow the three-part Water Safety Code:

  • Stop and Think, Spot the Dangers
  • Stay Together, Stay Close
  • In an Emergency, Call 999
Scotland water-related fatalities2024
Accident/natural causes suspected33
Crime suspected2
Inconclusive4
Suicide suspected*39
Total78

Council Leader: Resetting our relationship with the third sector

Council Leader Jane Meagher writes about the need to support Edinburgh’s third sector

With our population growing and more people struggling with the cost of living, Edinburgh’s third sector is in a precarious position.

According to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, seven in 10 charities now cite financial trials as their biggest challenge, up significantly in just two years. Traditional funding streams from the public sector, which provide vital grants to allow charities to operate in our local communities, are under growing pressure too.

Echoing these concerns, a report to the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee late last year made it clear that short-term funding cycles are creating financial instability for charities, diverting time and resources away from what’s important – delivering valuable services for vulnerable people.

This predicament came into sharp focus for Edinburgh earlier this year when the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) – which oversees health and social care spend in the city – had to make difficult decisions to help it make necessary savings of close to £30m. Dozens of local projects and charities have seen their funding pulled as a result.

Immediately, councillors united to intervene and see what could be done to prevent the devastating closures and redundancies these cuts could bring. Thankfully, we’ve been able to step in to provide emergency £2m funding, providing short term relief for 46 projects.

Yesterday at Policy and Sustainability Committee, we also agreed how to spend a contingency fund worth £273,473 to further support primarily small, local projects and organisations in our communities which have lost EIJB funding. Grants of £10,000 will be made available this autumn to help with the resilience of the sector.

Yet, the fact remains that the council also faces significant financial challenges. We remain the worst funded council in Scotland and plugging this gap will be difficult in future years. To that end, we need to find a longer-term sustainable way forward for this sector which provides so much good.

Tackling poverty is one of our city’s top priorities and we cannot achieve this without the support of projects which focus on prevention.

To get ahead of this, we’ve engaged the Edinburgh Partnership to conduct a review of how it supports and works with third sector organisations in Edinburgh, and to ultimately find solutions for improving funding certainty in future years.

This includes how grant funding and commissioning is delivered, how third sector organisations monitor and report on their work, and what in-kind support is provided.

We want to hear about how we can make it simpler, provide more stability, and collaborate to help those who need this sector’s support most.

You can share your views through our Consultation Hub webpage, or by attending a workshop from now until Thursday 5 June.

Results will be shared with those who take part and with the wider third sector, and will be reported to our next Policy and Sustainability Committee in August.

In a successful city like Edinburgh, it is unacceptable that 80,000 people are living in poverty–  including close to a quarter of all children – which makes tackling inequality and preventing poverty one of the biggest challenges facing the capital.

This article first appeared in the Evening News

New agreement to strengthen Scottish and Ukrainian business ties

Supporting the recovery and rebuilding of Ukraine

Angus Robertson has welcomed a new agreement which will strengthen business links between Scotland and Ukraine and support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine commits the two governments to strengthening trade and investment links through information exchange and practical support for businesses working in both countries.

Total trade in goods between Scotland and Ukraine was worth £38.4 million in 2024. A number of Scottish companies are supporting Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild, including Coatbridge-based Cairnhill Structures Ltd which has supplied fabricated steel to rebuild two bridges in Kyiv destroyed during the Russian invasion.

The signing took place during a visit to Scotland by a delegation of more than 60 Ukrainian mayors and business representatives.

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said:  “Scotland is deeply committed to supporting Ukraine, whose men, women and children are putting their lives, their freedom and their prosperity on the line to defend their country – and all of our democracies.

“The Memorandum of Understanding we have signed today will strengthen the trade and investment relationship between Scotland and Ukraine, helping businesses in both countries to grow through the exchange of ideas, knowledge and practical support for businesses working in-country.

“We want to learn from each other to make the most of our combined strengths, from e-commerce, to green energy technologies and innovation in agrifood. Scotland stands ready to support Ukraine to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Russia’s barbaric aggression.

“We will work with the UK Government and our international partners in support of Ukraine’s long-term future, her sovereignty and social and economic prosperity.”

The Consul of Ukraine in Edinburgh Andrii Madzianovskyi, who signed the agreement on behalf of the Ukrainian Government, said: “For Ukraine, this partnership opens new avenues for investment, technology exchange, and access to high-value markets.

“For Scotland, it provides opportunities to expand its business presence in Eastern Europe, diversify partnerships, and support Ukraine’s recovery and growth.

“We wish to see increased bilateral trade and joint business projects as well as stronger business networks and institutional ties. There will be promotion of innovation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship and enhanced mutual trust and international cooperation.

“This agreement signals a commitment to long-term collaboration and mutual prosperity.”

Military rehabilitation specialists use pedal power and get on their bikes for Poppyscotland

A group of six military rehab specialists will set off on an epic 530-mile charity cycle in aid of veterans’ charity Poppyscotland next week.

Known as the Rehab Rollers, they aim to complete their challenge in just six days, leaving from Redford Barracks in Edinburgh on Saturday, May 31, stopping at nine rehabilitation centres located across the country. These include Faslane, Kinlochleven, Fort George, Lossiemouth, Arbroath and returning to Edinburgh on June 5.

The keen cyclists, who help to rehabilitate injured tri-service personnel, will also place commemorative poppy wreaths at every location they visit to mark 80 years since VE Day and the approaching 80th anniversary of VJ Day. 

Gordon McKay, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at Redford Barracks, is taking part in the challenge and said: “We have chosen to do this in aid of Poppyscotland because a lot of the people who come through us we aim to get back into full deployable service, but there are some unfortunate souls who don’t make it back and when they leave the service they may well find themselves relying on some of the veterans’ charities located in Scotland.

“So, we thought we would raise some money to help those charities whilst also challenging ourselves and cycling is something we all really enjoy, so it seemed the perfect thing for us to do.

“We have prepared with lots of cycling as a team and solo rides at the weekend and generally trying to get as much time on the saddle as possible. I’m sure there will be blood, sweat and tears but we massively appreciate any donation you can give. 

“We’re proud to support Poppyscotland and help our veterans. Together, we can make a difference.”

All funds raised by Poppyscotland are used helping countless men, women and families with issues linked to their time in the Armed Forces or with struggles adjusting from military to civilian life.

To donate to the Rehab Rollers please visit their JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/rehabrollers-poppyscotland

Or to find out more about the charity, please visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk

BBC ALBA sets stage for stardom with search for up-and-coming artist to open Belladrum main stage

Following the success of the 2024 talent search, BBC ALBA has teamed up with The Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival once again with a new quest to find the best up-and-coming musical talent from the Highlands and Islands. 

Open to solo artists and bands (where at least 50% of its members have a Highland home address) across all genres, one newcomer will be given the opportunity to perform on the main stage at this year’s Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival.

Known for its unique and diverse showcase of music and the arts, the festival has grown in popularity over the past 20 years, now attracting thousands of visitors. As it prepares for its 21st year, with acts including Texas, Supergrass, Paul Heaton, Tom Walker and Natasha Bedingfield confirmed, the team is on the hunt to find the best new homegrown talent to open the main stage at the Hot House Arena on Thursday 31 July.

True to its longstanding support of Scottish artists, BBC ALBA is supporting the search, providing a platform to propel newcomers onto the celebrated Scottish music scene, as well as an additional opportunity for the winner to record an acoustic session in the BBC ALBA studio at the festival.

Calum McConnell, commissioning editor at BBC ALBA, said: “While there is nothing quite like the atmosphere of being in the field at a festival, shoulder to shoulder with fellow music and arts fans, BBC ALBA remain committed to bringing the magic of Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival to audiences who can’t be there in person, as we have done for the past 13 years.

“Our festival highlights are always a popular fixture in BBC ALBA’s summer schedule, and this year will be no exception. The addition of the talent search will shine an even brighter light on the incredible creativity emerging from the Highlands and Islands.”

Musicians can apply by submitting a bio and link to their music to tartanheart@bbc.co.uk, with entries judged by a panel of experts, including representatives from the BBC and Belladrum, alongside an independent musician appearing at the festival, before the shortlist goes to a public vote.

Applications opened yesterday (Tuesday 27 May) and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 8 June.

It is expected that the public vote will open on Friday 13 June on the Belladrum website, closing on Friday 20 June, ahead of Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival 2025 from Thursday 31 July to Saturday 2 August.

Belladrum festival producer, Dougie Brown, said: “We’re so excited to be teaming up with BBC ALBA once again to uncover and celebrate the next wave of incredible Scottish talent.

“This opportunity is so much more than a performance slot — it’s a potential launchpad for an artist’s future. Over the years, we’ve seen past talent go on to build amazing careers, and that journey often starts right here, on the Belladrum stage.

“Our partnership with BBC ALBA has been instrumental in showcasing not just the festival, but the creativity and energy coming out of the Highlands and Islands. Fourteen years on, it’s still a huge moment when a fresh new voice gets the chance to share their music with thousands, both on site and at home. We can’t wait to see who takes that spotlight this year.”

Last year’s BBC ALBA x Belladrum talent search winner, Cameron Ferguson, said: “Almost a year on from winning the 2024 Belladrum talent search, I can still say that opening up that stage was the proudest moment of my musical journey to date.

“The feeling of playing on a stage I had once only dreamed of playing was surreal, especially one so close to home. Thank you Belladrum, you’ve opened a lot doors for the band and I. We will be back soon enough!”

Belladrum brings together top musical acts, comedy, cabaret, spoken word, dance, drag and even wrestling as part of the annual family-friendly festival. A wealth of new names and popular crowd-pleasers have been added to the festival line up in recent weeks, including The Pigeon Detectives, Example, The Hoosiers, Irish singer and songwriter CMAT, and Scottish folk rock and pop favourites Skipinnish and Tide Lines.

Find out more about Belladrum and get your tickets at tartanheartfestival.com.

For those unable to attend, BBC ALBA will be bringing the best of the festival to viewers at home with its annual live coverage broadcast across the weekend, available on BBC ALBA and BBC iPlayer.

Watch live or on demand from Thursday 31 July: Belladrum on BBC ALBA.

Audit Scotland: Communities face growing expectation gap

Mounting pressures from inflation, increasing costs and demand are exceeding the Scottish Government’s additional investment in Scotland’s councils.

In 2025/26 councils received over £15 billion in government funding, with more money set to be raised from council tax and charges for some services. With communities paying more for services, their expectations are increasing.

In its latest assessment of local government finances, the Accounts Commission reports that additional costs from wage increases, higher employer National Insurance contributions and intensifying service demands, including social care as Scotland’s population ages, mean councils must cover a budget shortfall of £647 million in 2025/26.

Whilst councils have partly met this shortfall through service savings and increased charges for services, continuing to use reserves and make one-off savings isn’t sustainable. It intensifies pressures on future budgets.

Longer-term change in the way services are delivered is happening but must accelerate. Action is also needed to better understand the impacts on the most vulnerable communities.

Capital funding is vital for councils to invest in public buildings such as schools and libraries, as well as roads. It also underpins the significant transformation needed in the ways services are delivered in the future.

Capital funding from the Scottish Government is increasing but has not returned to previous levels. Councils remain heavily reliant on borrowing to fund their planned £4.7 billion capital investment in 2025/26.

Derek Yule, Member of the Accounts Commission said: “There’s a growing expectation gap. Councils don’t have enough money to meet current demand, at a time when local communities are being asked to contribute more through increases in council tax and charges for some services.

“Councils need to provide clearer budget information and work with communities to determine how services will be delivered in the future. These conversations won’t be easy.

“With public finances tightening, however, not all cost increases faced by councils can be met by government funding. Local action is needed now to find solutions to immediate and future financial challenges.

“This means difficult decisions on what services can be delivered and making major changes in how they are delivered.”

Scottish Child Payment is making a ‘massive difference’

Michelle, a mother of three from Edinburgh has shared the impact Scottish Child Payment is having in her daughter’s life

“One of my daughters has autism and ADHD, and Scottish Child Payment allows me to do activities that calm her down and make her happy and that makes a massive difference.”

Figures released yesterday reveal that Michelle’s daughter is just one of 326,255 children who are actively benefiting from Scottish Child Payment.

Scottish Child Payment is unique to Scotland and provides financial support for families, helping with the costs of caring for a child. It is a weekly payment, currently worth £27.15, for every eligible child that a parent or carer looks after who’s under 16 years of age. 

Michelle said: “Scottish Child Payment is something that helps you and helps your children when you’re in a difficult financial situation.

“I think there’s sometimes a stigma around applying for it, especially as a single mother, but I highly recommend that those who have yet to apply for it do so.”

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said:  “Eradicating child poverty is the Scottish Government’s top priority and a national mission.   

“Today’s figure show that the Scottish Government is supporting 233,040 individual clients and 326,255 children throughout Scotland, with over 7.5 million paid out in Scottish Child Payment.

“These payments are actively improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Scotland – helping their families to access essentials and experiences they might otherwise miss out on because they live on a low income.

“In the coming year it is forecast we’ll invest a further £471 million, ensuring that this support continues to reach even more families and children who need it.”

We would urge those who are thinking of applying for financial support, to check their eligibility and start their application today.”

Social Security Scotland – Scottish Child Payment statistics to 31 March 2025

Scottish Child Payment is one of the five family payments parents and carers may be eligible for along with Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods.     

All of the following need to apply:     

  • the person lives in Scotland  
  • the person or their partner are getting certain benefits or payments  
  • the person or their partner are the main person looking after a child who’s under 16 years old  

A parent or carer can apply whether they are in work or not, if they or their partner are getting one or more of the following benefits:    

  • Universal Credit   
  • Child Tax Credit   
  • Working Tax Credit   
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).   

Social Security Scotland also accept claims if the person alone is named on one of these benefits:   

  • Pension Credit   
  • Income Support   
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)   

Study shows hearing intervention may reduce risk of falls among older adults

New paper led by ENU’s Dr Adele Goman is the first randomised control trial of this kind

Hearing interventions such as hearing aids and regular audiology appointments have been linked to a reduction in the number of falls among older adults, according to a new paper led by Dr Adele Goman of Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Health & Social Care.

This research, published today in the Lancet Public Health journal, showed that participants with hearing loss who were randomly assigned best practice hearing care reported an average of 27% fewer falls over the course of three years compared to a control group.

Falls are a leading cause of injury for older people and have rising mortality rates, while hearing loss is highly prevalent among those aged 70 and above. However, existing evidence on the effect of hearing aids on falls is mixed, and limited by the methodology of previous studies.

Goman and her colleagues analysed data from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study, a three-year, unmasked, randomised controlled trial of adults aged 70–84 years in the USA designed to study the effect of intervention on cognitive abilities and other health outcomes, such as falls.

The ACHIEVE study was funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.  It was conducted by a consortium of eight universities in the United States and led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.

The 977 ACHIEVE study participants, all of whom had hearing loss, were randomly assigned to either receive a hearing intervention or to a health education control intervention. Those randomly assigned to the hearing intervention were offered regular one-to-one audiologist appointments, bilateral hearing aids, the option of additional hearing assistive devices, device use support and educational materials. The health education control intervention group received the same number of appointments with a health educator and more broad educational content on healthy aging.

For this paper, participants were asked to report the number of falls they had experienced over a period of three years. Data indicate that participants who received the hearing intervention reported an average of 27% fewer falls over the course of three years compared to a control group.

Dr Goman’s is the first known large-scale randomised control trial that has examined the effect of hearing intervention on falls.

The researchers believe the reduced number of falls among the hearing intervention group could be down to improved auditory input enhancing spatial awareness, or from having to devote less attention to processing auditory input allowing for more attention to be placed on maintaining postural control.

They are now working on a follow-up study with participants to examine the longer-term effects of hearing intervention on brain health, falls, and other health outcomes.

Dr Adele Goman said: “Hearing loss has previously been associated with a greater risk of falling among older adults, but few studies have directly investigated the connection.

“It is possible that the benefit of improved hearing may have enhanced the spatial environmental awareness of these participants, or that the lower demand on cognitive resources for hearing allowed them to focus more on their movement.

“As this is the first study of its kind, more research is needed to establish our conclusion that hearing intervention may reduce the overall average rate of falls. Our ongoing follow-up will also aim to tell us more about the effect over a longer period of time.

“We hope that these findings have the potential to inform researchers and health professionals, and address a leading cause of injury among older people.”

Young local talent take to the stage in Tinderbox Collective and Granton Youth’s new all-day festival, NxNW 

Tinderbox Collective and Granton Youth new launch youth-powered festival, showcasing the city’s most exciting emerging artists at The Pitt Granton on World Music Day.

The Tinderbox Collective and Granton Youth come together to ignite Granton with the NxNW All-Dayer at The Pitt – a festival-style celebration of Edinburgh’s thriving youth music scene.

Taking place on World Music Day, 21st June 2025, this packed one-day event will showcase nine exceptional young acts, all aged between 15-21, across indie rock, folk, alt-pop and more, all united by their development through Tinderbox and Granton Youth’s transformative Mixtape programme.  

Following multiple sold-out NxNW nights at Leith Depot and The Mash House, this All-Dayer version expands the format to meet overwhelming demand, offering both established followers and new audiences the chance to discover Scotland’s most exciting emerging artists in one electrifying location. 
 
The Lineup: A Showcase of Edinburgh’s Rising Stars

The lineup features an electrifying mix of emerging talent, each with their own unique story. Kicking off the day at 3:15 PM is Kieran Crosbie, a singer-songwriter whose journey into music began through Tinderbox’s hospital outreach programme. Later in the day, The Citrines take the stage, led by 16-year-old Abi, whose band are fast becoming a staple of Edinburgh’s grassroots scene.

The evening crescendos with two acts fresh from Hit The Road, Scotland’s national youth music tour: Ace & All The Other Animals and Low Tide, whose recent tour together has cemented their reputation as ones to watch. Edinburgh-born singer songwriter Lewis McLaughlin and psychedelic pop duo Logan’s Close also join the bill in support of the day.

The lineup for the day spans alt-rock to intimate folk, with the following performances:

3:15pm to 3:45pm - Kieran Crosbie

4pm to 4:30pm - Leon Highway

4:45pm to 5:15pm - Parma Violence

5:30pm to 6pm - Logans Close

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Silenced Blue

7pm to 7:30pm – The Citrines

7:45pm to 8:15pm - Ace & All The Other Animals

8:25pm to 9:10pm – Lewis McLaughlin 

9:15pm to 10pm – Low Tide  

For some, like Kieran, getting involved with Tinderbox has been hugely impactful, offering opportunities they would not have found elsewhere: “I started playing guitar at 12 years old and got involved with Tinderbox through my guitar teacher.

“From that I joined Tinderbox’s ‘Sparks’ project and played at Dynamic Earth performing a collaborative piece of music we had been working on.

“I’m really looking forward to playing the NxNW All Dayer because its such a nice venue and the atmosphere at NxNW is always amazing!”  

For others, like The Citrines, working with Tinderbox has provided the launchpad for their first major gigs and recordings. 
 
Reflecting on her experience with Tinderbox, Lead singer of The Citrines, Abi said: “The first gig we played that I was really properly proud of was the NxNW at the Mash House last year.

“I was buzzing when I got off that stage. It’s helped us branch out, meet other musicians, and build our confidence performing.

Discussing the Pitt All Dayer further, Abi added: “This line-up is amazing – rock music, folk music, rap – and so many talented people I know through Mixtape and Tinderbox. It’s going to be such a good day in such a cool venue.”  

The event builds on the growing success of Tinderbox’s NxNW (North by Northwest) series, a community-rooted platform for young artists that champions creativity, collaboration and the power of live performance.

The NxNW All Dayer is a rare chance to experience the future of Scottish music in its rawest, most exciting form. 
 
Tickets are available now via Ticketsource: 
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tinderbox-collective/nxnw-all-dayer-at-the-pitt-granton/e-qdamor