New ‘polluter pays’ tax on high-rises will fund repair of fire safety defects in wake of Grenfell

New ‘polluter pays’ tax on high-rise developments will fund repair of fire safety defects – including unsafe cladding – in the wake of Grenfell Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick will reveal details of a ‘polluter pays’ tax  Sources said the move would protect leaseholders and taxpayers from the cost More than a million private flats are … Read more

Owners of up to 70% of fire-trap flats may not be able to sue over safety failures under new law 

Owners of up to 70% of fire-trap flats may not be able to sue over safety failures as the buildings are too old to be covered under new law change Bill extending the period building firms can face legal action has been published It increases time for legal action over ‘shoddy workmanship’ from six to … Read more

MAFS’ Melissa Rawson reveals she’s ‘frightened’ for her safety after trolls targeted her

‘My mental health is not OK’: Married At First Sight’s Melissa Rawson reveals she’s ‘frightened’ for her safety after being targeted by female trolls on Instagram By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:50 BST, 6 June 2021 | Updated: 07:50 BST, 6 June 2021 Married At First Sight’s Melissa Rawson has lashed out … Read more

Andy Cohen kisses dog Wacha as they reunite one year after re-homing rescue to ensure son’s safety

He has hosted more reality show reunion shows than he can count. But Andy Cohen likely had his most special reunion yet. The 52-year-old Watch What Happens Live host lovingly kissed his old dog Wacha as they spent time together just one year after he was forced to re-home his beloved rescue pup to ensure … Read more

Campaigners vow to fight ‘indefensible’ Fire Safety Bill

Campaigners vow to fight ‘indefensible’ Fire Safety Bill, which leaves leaseholders liable to bills of up to £150,000 each for repairs Hit out at the ‘indefensible’ Fire Safety Bill which causes bills of up to £150,000  Follows a parliamentary battle over who should pay to fix fire-trap flats   Bill means leaseholders are still legally liable … Read more

Outrage at AstraZeneca boss’s ‘silence over safety worries around Covid jab’

Outrage at AstraZeneca boss’s ‘silence over safety worries around Covid jab’ as critics say he should speak up to ‘give out the right message’ about the vaccine Top AstraZeneca investor says boss ‘failed to properly defend the jab in public’ Pascal Soriot is currently in Australia but is working EU business hours remotely  Investment firm … Read more

Lockdown…LIFTED! Gyms reveal safety measures for April 12 reopening

Gyms will be re-opening across England from Monday and some of the country’s biggest fitness studios have revealed their preparations including one hour time limits, social distance zones and thousands of litres of fresh air pumped in every second.  From April 12, all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen, as well as hairdressers, beauty … Read more

Locals slam plan to erect safety barriers along Weymouth harbour wall

Coastal residents have slammed a decision to install safety barriers along a harbour wall and claimed the move will put an end to the age-old tradition of eating fish and chips on the seafront   The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘advised’ councillors that railings needed to be installed along the sea wall at Custom House … Read more

Two wild elephants stuck in a ditch cleverly work together to help each other climb to safety

The Great Escape: Two wild elephants stuck in a ditch in Thailand cleverly work together to help each other climb to safety The pair of elephants found themselves trapped in a dried-out river bed in Thailand’s Rayong province Over the course of an hour the elephants worked together to get back to safety The adorable … Read more

Aston Martin’s Formula One safety car for the road revealed

Aston Martin has unleashed powerful new F1-inspired versions of its Vantage coupe and roadster. The new Vantage F1 Edition celebrates Aston Martin’s return to Grand Prix racing after a gap of more than 60 years and is based around the specially-created Vantage being used as the official Formula 1 Safety Car at races. The £142,000 … Read more