In its announcement, the government stated it will "imminently set out plans to crack down on exploitative behaviour by rogue and criminal supported housing landlords". It said a new licensing scheme, tougher standards, and "the ability to stop housing benefit going to rogue landlords" are part of plans which will be unveiled next week.

The UK government has announced measures to curb housing benefit payments to rogue landlords whose properties fail to meet adequate standards. The initiative, part of a broader housing policy effort,