Housebuilders face potential multi-billion pound class action legal case It’s over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties Legal action against seven of Britain’s biggest housebuilders is set to be launched on behalf of homebuyers in a claim that could seek to secure up to £4.5 billion in compensation. Mark McLaren
Germany crash out on penalties as Paraguay edge dramatic shootout Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32. The four-time world champions had never previously lost a shootout in the tournament, but that record was ended sensationally
Shop price inflation remains unchanged in June That’s according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ Shop price inflation remained unchanged in June despite warnings of looming price hikes as a result of the Middle East crisis. Prices remained 1.2% higher than a year ago in June, although this was above the three-month average of
Maternity review: New national commissioner ‘will tackle NHS failures’ The Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care. The “rapid review” into maternity care, led by Baroness Valerie Amos, calls for urgent change to the way women
Murderers who kill their partner at home could face extra 10 years in prison Murderers who kill their partner or ex-partner at home could face an extra 10 years in prison as the Government moves to close a sentencing gap. Most domestic murders have a 15-year sentencing starting point under the current law because they
William calls for better systems and new approaches to tackle homelessness The Prince of Wales is expected to declare that if “systemic failure” causes homelessness then “systems can help prevent it” when he marks the third anniversary of his project to eradicate the issue. William launched his ambitious five-year Homewards initiative to create a blueprint
Asylum seekers to pay £10k towards cost of their own accommodation and support Asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, Shabana Mahmood has announced. They must pay off the full amount before they can be eligible for settled status under
Andy Burnham promises greater devolution to free country ‘stuck in a rut’ Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times. The prospective prime minister promised to end “politics as usual” to rescue a country which is “stuck in a rut”. In
The Good Life and To The Manor Born star Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86 Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said. She played snobbish suburbanite Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life, which launched in 1975, and the widowed
Average portion of cod and chips in UK hits £11.41, report finds A portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report. Around 7,210 fish and chip shops operate across the UK, according to industry body Seafish. But rising