Ed ThomasUK editor and Rebecca WearnBBC News Reuters James Anderson’s community interest company Depher received at least £2m in donations A firm run by a man dubbed “Britain’s kindest plumber” breached multiple fundraising rules, a year-long investigation by a regulator has found. Depher Community Plumbing and Heating CIC, founded by James Anderson, was investigated by…
7 days ago Emma Stanley & PA News,BBC News, Lancashire Reuters James Anderson says he has apologised for mistakes but some images were doctored by online trolls The founder of a plumbing firm accused of faking stories of good deeds has said he has complained to Ofcom about a BBC investigation, claiming there is a…
6 days ago By Rebecca Wearn & Ed Thomas,BBC News Reuters James Anderson, from Burnley, Lancashire, was given the British Citizenship Award in 2023 for his work The man once dubbed the country’s “kindest plumber” has had his British Citizen Award rescinded following a BBC investigation. James Anderson, from Burnley, was given the accolade in…
Southern California-based plumbing company Rooter Hero is in hot water after multiple complaints to the state over five years. In 2021, the company was already ordered to repay tens of thousands of dollars to customers in Northern California. Now the California Attorney General’s Office is recommending the company’s license be revoked. Two years ago, Paula…
