The Bailiff Boogeyman: A Crackdown Long Overdue The recent announcement from Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office aims to tackle the scourge of rogue bailiffs and "cowboy builders" that have been terrorizing vulnerable people for far too long.
This clampdown is a much needed step towards making Britain fairer, but it also highlights how government policies can lag behind public concerns.
The scale of this issue is staggering: more than 7 million cases are sent to bailiff enforcement each year, generating over £1 billion annually.