NEWS RELEASES
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September 2010
- Arrest made in milk industry investigation
01 September 2010
August 2010
- Immediate revocation for Skelmersdale gangmaster
11 August 2010 - Wolverhampton man arrested in GLA swoop
3 August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
- First GLA conviction in Wales
14 June 2010 - GLA Brief published: "How Licensing Applies to Businesses with Common Governance annd Connected Companies"
7 June 2010
May 2010
- Birmingham gangmaster has licence revoked
26 May 2010 - 10th GLA conviction - Bradford gangmaster business
21 May 2010 - 2nd Statement - GLA investigation into the Dairy Industry
18 May 2010 - Four arrests in multi agency Shellfish operation
11 May 2010 - GLA investigation into the Dairy Industry
7 May 2010
April 2010
- Wisbech gangmaster convicted of operating without a licence
28 April 2010 - Boston gangmaster has licence revoked
28 April 2010
March 2010
- Southampton gangmaster convicted for obstruction
25 March 2010 - Supermarkets and Suppliers' Protocol with the GLA - click here for the Protocol
24 March 2010 - Scottish Gangmaster Convicted
17 March 2010 - Latest GLA Brief on Travel Schemes and Umbrella Companies published
16 March 2010
February 2010
- London Gangmaster loses licence
26 February 2010 - Pre-emptive strike - Lincs labour provider loses licence with immediate effect
24 February 2010
January 2010
- Farmer Prosecuted for Using Unlicensed Gangmaster
21 January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
- GLA clampdown on abuse of tax free allowance schemes
25 November 2009 - Thirteen people charged in connection with Operation Ruby
18 November 2009 - Two year ban for Peterborough gangmaster
17 November 2009 - Suspected Labour Trafficker arrested in Black Country
16 November 2009 - Two year ban for Kent gangmaster
10 November 2009 - Spalding labour provider banned for two years after revocation
4 November 2009 - Birmingham man stopped from acting as a gangmaster
2 November 2009
October 2009
- GLA freeze licence fees until March 2011
29 October 2009 - GLA interview suspect about gangmaster offences after Multi Agency Operation
23 October 2009 - Multi Agency operation in Thetford
20 October 2009 - Bulgarian gangmaster loses licence after taking 16% of workers wages
7 October 2009
September 2009
- GLA praised for enforcement approach
23 September 2009 - Wyzysk polskich pracownikow - GLA cofa trzy licencje
14 September 2009 - Three licences revoked after major investigation in Cornwall and Scotland
14 September 2009 - Shellfish gangmaster convicted of operating without a licence
10 September 2009
June 2009
- Licence revoked in St Albans
16 June 2009 - Licence revoked in Ilford, Labour User did not pay indicative rate
1 June 2009
May 2009
- Edinburgh gangmaster convicted - operating without a licence
21 May 2009 - Licence revoked in County Durham
18 May 2009 - GLA and Supermarket Consultation launched - (click here for the consultation document)
8 May 2009 - Notice of future revocation in Boston - 21 May unless appeal is lodged
7 May 2009
April 2009
- Glenrothes gangmaster has licensed revoked
27 April 2009 - Licence revoked for Slough gangmaster
7 April 2009
March 2009
- West Midlands gangmaster has second licence revoked
17 March 2009 - Independent report says "Industry appreciates tough regulation"
15 March 2009 - Licence revoked for Merseyside gangmaster
11 March 2009
February 2009
- Licence refused for Wolverhampton gangmaster
24 February 2009 - GLA licence revoked in Kent
19 February 2009 - New Licensing Standards published
12 February 2009 - Active co-operation between Bulgarian Labour Inspectorate and GLA
10 February 2009 - Prime Minister and Paul Whitehouse - Morcambe Bay 5th anniversary
5 February 2009 - Nottinghamshire County Council team up with the GLA to fight exploitation
4 February 2009 - GLA set tougher standards
3 February 2009
January 2009
- Unprepared Gangmaster refused licence
29 January 2009 - GLA revoke licence of Nottingham gangmaster
5 January 2009
November 2008
- GLA revoke licence of Kettering gangmaster with immediate effect
20 November 2008 - Major Human Trafficking Operation
18 November 2008 - GLA revoke Preston gangmaster
10 November 2008 - GLA revoke Suffolk gangmaster
5 November 2008
October 2008
- GLA warn and inform in Northern Ireland - last chance before a series of operations
30 October 2008 - Prosecution update
22 October 2008 - Operation Ajax - Lincolnshire and Lancashire
15 October 2008 - Operation Ajax Lincolnshire
15 October 2008 - GLA revoke Kent gangmaster
6 October 2008 - Spalding Gangmaster fails to deceive GLA
2 October 2008
September 2008
- Norfolk gangmaster stripped of licence
30 September 2008 - GLA publish inspection list on website
16 September 2008
August 2008
- Operation Ajax strikes in Kent
27 August 2008 - Record number of gangmasters have their licences revoked by GLA
27 August 2008 - Dangerous transport and unfit to hold a licence - GLA revokes licence
27 August 2008 - Revoked gangmaster has new 'phoenix business' licence refused by GLA
06 August 2008 - Gangmaster loses appeal against licence revocation following vegetable packing raid
06 August 2008 - Primeval decision: Abusive gangmaster fails to deceive - GLA traps a phoenix
06 August 2008 - Licensing Standards consultation published
04 August 2008
July 2008
- Abusive gangmaster loses appeal
24 July 2008
- Latest prosecution: GLA statement
24 July 2008
- Operation Ajax launched in Northern Ireland
11 July 2008
- Tax evasion and licence revocation
10 July 2008
- Scottish Business Shut down by GLA
10 July 2008
June 2008
- Rogue gangmaster brought to book
16 June 2008
- GLA launch Operation Ajax
03 June 2008
May 2008
- Gangmaster sentenced in first prosecution
30 May 2008
- Forced labour at 4p a bunch - Gangmaster loses licence
08 May 2008
April 2008
- Gangmaster found guilty in the first GLA prosecution
29 April 2008
- GLA hits the road to protect workers in Norfolk
29 April 2008
- GLA sign landmark agreement with Scottish Police
23 April 2008
- Intimidation in the supply chain - GLA and Sainsbury's crack down
16 April 2008
- Time up for Suffolk Gangmaster - GLA revokes licence
14 April 2008
March 2008
-
Exploitation in the heart of England
20 March 2008 -
No flower power for workers - GLA uncover worker abuse
17 March 2008 -
New Labour User guidance
7 March 2008
February 2008
- GLA on YouTube
14 February 2008
- Gangmaster violations in Cornwall
12 Febuary 2008
January 2008
-
Labour Providers to pay more than £2m to UK Government thanks to GLA
29 January 2008 -
GLA shut down Suffolk gangmaster
28 January 2008
December 2007
- Licence revoked with immediate effect
20 December 2007
- Festive cheer for workers who are 'quids in' thanks to GLA
19 December 2007
- Major investigation reveals unsafe working practices
17 December 2007
- Cambridgeshire firm has licence revoked
12 December 2007
November 2007
-
GLA Annual Review Published
28 November 2007 -
GLA Fees consultation for financial year 2008/2009
8 November 2007 -
Accommodation inspections in Grimsby and Cleethorpes
7 November 2007
October 2007
- GLA refuse to renew licence in Southport
22 October 2007 - Ian Livsey named as new GLA Chief Executive
5 October 2007
September 2007
- GLA licence revoked in Spalding
26 September 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Rotherham
24 September 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Birmingham
24 September 2007 - New system to report gangmasters and illegal activity online
6 September 2007
August 2007
- First real test for gangmaster shellfish licensing - Morecambe Bay
30 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked without immediate effect in Skegness
28 August 2007 - Licence revoked with immediate effect in Cornwall
13 August 2007 - GLA Licence revoked in Oldham
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in St Helens
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Chester
1 August 2007 - GLA Licence revoked in Walsall
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Wolverhampton
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Willenhall
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Boston
1 August 2007 - Another GLA Licence revoked in Boston
1 August 2007 - GLA Licence revoked in Spalding
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Kettering
1 August 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Stevenage
1 August 2007
July 2007
- GLA seek advice for closer ties within Boston
26 July 2007 - Police and GLA sign deal for joint operations and information sharing
19 July 2007
June 2007
- GLA issues first shellfish licence
13 June 2007 - GLA Chief Executive to move to SIA
6 June 2007 - GLA to get tough with Forestry Sector
5 June 2007
May 2007
- GLA licence revoked in West Midlands
24 May 2007 - GLA Operation Trafalgar
18 May 2007 - GLA refuse licence renewal for Hull labour provider
11 May 2007 - GLA licence revoked in Cambridgeshire
4 May 2007
April 2007
- Helping Migrant workers
26 April 2007 - BBC news investigation - migrant factory workers
25 April 2007 - Shellfish gangmasters must not operate without a licence
5 April 2007 - First GLA operation in Scotland
3 April 2007 - First licence revoked in Lincolnshire
2 April 2007 - Licence refused for Gainsborough gangmaster
2 April 2007
March 2007
- Licence refused for Birmingham gangmaster
28 March 2007 - Licence refused for Middlesex gangmaster
16 March 2007 - Licence refused for Rotherham gangmaster
16 March 2007 - Pre Mother's Day checks on flower factories
14 March 2007 - Multiple licenses revoked including one with immediate effect
7 March 2007 - Licence refused for Wisbech gangmaster
2 March 2007 - GLA Tackling Modern Day Slavery
1 March 2007
February 2007
- GLA warn shellfish industry not to ignore Gangmaster Licensing
23 February 2007 - Licenses refused for Boston gangmasters
19 February 2007 - Licenses refused for Lincoln gangmasters
19 February 2007 - Licence refused for Holbeach gangmaster
19 February 2007 - Licence initially refused for Sleaford gangmaster
19 February 2007 - Licence refused for Worcestershire gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence refused for Welling gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence refused for Blairgowrie gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence initially refused for Midlothian gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence initially refused for Merthyr Tydfil gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence refused for Hertfordshire gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licence refused for Doncaster gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Licenses refused for Birmingham gangmasters
8 February 2007 - Licence refused for Beverley gangmaster
8 February 2007 - Operation Stem - Lincolnshire
08 February 2007 - Operation Fuchsia - Cornwall
07 February 2007
January 2007
- GLA enforcement preparations on the Solway Firth
25 January 2007
November 2006
- GLA to target farmers, processors and packers
29 November 2006
October 2006
- Licensing begins for shellfish gangmasters
2 October 2006
September 2006
- New Gangmaster law comes into force
29 September 2006
August 2006
- Who will protect the workers coming to the UK?
22 August 2006 - The clock is ticking - Licence deadline approaching
17 August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
- Get a licence or pay the penalty - we won't miss
28 June 2006
May 2006
- Shellfish Gathering – How should we protect the workers?
23 May 2006
- First Scottish Gangmaster licence
8 May 2006 - First employment agency to be granted a licence
6 May 2006 - Traditional gangmaster gets first licence
2 May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
- It's the end of the line for illegal gangmasters
31 March 2006 - Action on gangmasters will protect workers
13 March 2006
October 2005
- GLA Seeks Views on New Rules for Gangmasters
17 October 200
