Nationwide BS outlines stance on cladding fire safety EWS1 forms

Britain’s biggest building society Nationwide has spoken out on what it is doing to help flat owners in blocks with cladding-related fire safety defects, who are struggling to remortgage or move home. These leaseholders are required to have what is known as an EWS1 form to prove their building is free of fire risk cladding … Read more

Nationwide BS outlines stance on cladding fire safety ESW1 forms

Britain’s biggest building society Nationwide has spoken out on what it is doing to help flat owners in blocks with cladding-related fire safety defects, who are struggling to remortgage or move home. These leaseholders are required to have what is known as an EWS1 form to prove their building is free of fire risk cladding … Read more

Nationwide BS outlines stance on cladding fire safety ESW1 forms

Britain’s biggest building society Nationwide has spoken out on what it is doing to help flat owners in blocks with cladding-related fire safety defects, who are struggling to remortgage or move home. These leaseholders are required to have what is known as an EWS1 form to prove their building is free of fire risk cladding … Read more

Labour’s catalogue of anti-Semitism errors: racism watchdog outlines activity by party members

The Equality and Human Right Commission today outlined numerous examples of anti-Semitism within Labour ranks and the failure of the party leadership to deal with it. The 130-page report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found ‘significant failings in the way the Labour Party has handled anti-Semitism complaints over the last four years’ with ‘specific … Read more

Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator says ‘outlines of a deal’ with the EU are visible

Britain’s Brexit negotiator last night declared the ‘outlines of a deal’ were visible even as it emerged the process could last into next month. Following the latest round of talks, David Frost said the two sides had held constructive discussions in a ‘good spirit’. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, also … Read more

Why NYC WON’T survive coronavirus: Entrepreneur outlines why the city is forever changed

An entrepreneur who was a passionate New Yorker has why the city will never recover from the COVID-19 pandemic; the culture that drew millions has disintegrated, restaurants are shuttering and businesses people no longer need to be in the city to do their office jobs.    Many fled New York in March, when it was the … Read more

NASA outlines plan to use steam-powered robots to explore icy moons

A fleet of steam powered robots could one day be used to explore the moons of Jupiter and Saturn by ‘taking giant leaps across their frozen landscapes’. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers are developing small football sized spherical robots equipped with steam powered thrusters for future exploration.  If they ever move beyond the initial concept … Read more

Celebrity lawyer Mr Loophole outlines his 10-point coronavirus road traffic charter

1. Driving during the lockdown could invalidate insurance Car journeys are currently limited to essential travel. ‘So if you have an accident and can`t prove your journey was essential, your insurance may be void,’ says Nick. 2.  MOT exemption means you’re responsible for you car’s safety – and should tell your insurer if a test … Read more