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

Washing machines and dishwashers will last longer and be easier to repair under new rules

Washing machines and dishwashers will last longer and be easier to repair under new rules for manufacturers coming into force TODAY White goods and televisions will be cheaper to run and last longer after rules Manufacturers are legally obliged to make spare parts for products available The rules are designed to tackle 1.5 million tonnes … Read more

US and UK launch mutual charm offensive to repair Special Relationship

US and UK launch mutual charm offensive to repair the Special Relationship as Dominic Raab praises ‘bold’ President Joe Biden and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists Washington has ‘no closer partner’ than Britain Dominic Raab today met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in London The pair held a press conference and … Read more

Can my flat’s developer avoid a cladding repair bill after the firm’s sale?

Can the developer that built my flat avoid a cladding repair bill now its company has been sold? Claims against a developer depend on age of the building with cladding issues If you bought new you may have a new build warranty that may cover cladding By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: 10:25 BST, 21 … Read more

Prince Philip’s death: Philip’s funeral could be Harry’s chance to repair ‘deep damage’ over Oprah

Prince Philip’s funeral could be Harry’s chance to repair the ‘deep damage’ caused by his and Meghan’s bombshell Oprah interview, royal experts said today – as the Duke of Sussex spoke to senior members of the Royal Family ahead of his expected return to Britain.  The Duke of Sussex is said to be making arrangements … Read more

Britons billed average of £142 to repair car damage caused by potholes

A third of drivers have suffered pothole damage which required repair work and the typical bill has hit nearly £150 Some 32% of drivers polled by Citroen said their cars have been damaged by potholes One in ten have been handed pothole-related repairs bills in excess of £250 Admiral warns that March is the month … Read more

Furious Geordies say their iconic Tyne Bridge is ‘ready for the scrapyard’ and in need of repair 

Furious Geordies say their iconic Tyne Bridge is rusted, ‘ready for the scrapyard’ and in desperate need of repair Grade II listed Tyne Bridge ‘ready for the scrapyard’ according to fuming locals Residents also want kittiwake birds, which has a colony on the bridge, removed The crossing between Newcastle and Gateshead opened in October 1928 By … Read more

How to claim compensation for pothole damage as repair costs soar

More pothole related claims are made in March than any other month, new research has revealed. Some 13 per cent of all claims to cover the cost of repairs for damage caused to vehicles by craters in the road are made by motorists in the third month of the year. The number of claims for … Read more

Kelly Osbourne hits up car repair shop with beau Erik Bragg in LA

Her famous father Ozzy Osbourne recently received his very first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, following her mother Sharon’s scare with the novel virus in December. And Kelly Osbourne tried her best to adhere to California‘s coronavirus protocols on Friday afternoon as she hit up a car repair shop in Burbank. The 36-year-old reality star was … Read more

Jamie Oliver wants to repair a 600-year-old bridge over an ancient MOAT around his £6M Essex mansion

Jamie Oliver wants to repair a 600-year-old bridge over an ancient MOAT around his £6million Essex country mansion Wants to restore 15th century red brick bridge around Spains Hall in Essex  Plans show Jamie wants to have the brickwork re-pointed on the bridge   He also wants to replace all the modern terracotta drainage spouts   By … Read more