Link: https://apple.news/AaJVSANpSR4aRdOUlX7bbeA A tenant, Tony Harman, was evicted and fined £100,000 for unlawfully sub-letting his council flat on Airbnb, prompting Westminster council to push for…
Link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/21/homeowners-face-pulling-extensions-grenfell-building-inspection/ Homeowners in the Grenfell building inspection crisis may need to dismantle newly built extensions and lofts due to a lack of insurance for…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7291999/Southbank-tower-Australia-108-Melbourne-horror-residents-claim-cracking-noises-awake.html Residents of Southbank Tower Australia 108 in Melbourne are expressing safety concerns due to cracking noises and visible defects in their apartments, with…
Link: https://apple.news/A0L0Sn-CwSGa4dfX4EoCXSw Whirlpool is recalling 500,000 fire-risk tumble dryers in the UK, urging owners of unmodified machines to contact them immediately. The recall affects specific…
Link: https://apple.news/AToAzrFVSS-y6DWFI0x7lbQ A major fire broke out at The Mall shopping centre in Walthamstow, east London, prompting the deployment of around 150 firefighters and 25…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7247235/Persimmon-apologises-probe-reveals-problems-including-faulty-fire-door-unsealed-showers.html Persimmon has apologized after an investigation revealed significant defects in its homes, including faulty fire doors and unsealed showers, which violate building regulations.…
Link: https://apple.news/AhcWX_Pz0Qzqgh7tNNbPmWg Whirlpool is recalling 800,000 fire-risk tumble dryers, offering free replacements or modifications, four years after safety concerns were raised. The recall affects machines…
Link: http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/annual-construction-death-toll-falls-record-low/ The construction sector recorded a record low of 30 fatalities between April 2018 and March 2019, down from 38 the previous year. Despite…
Link: https://apple.news/AcSWTw0v2Sk22c2bMndCiOA A leading cancer expert, Professor Julian Peto, argues that the campaign to remove asbestos from UK schools is unnecessary and could potentially increase…
Link: https://www.ft.com/content/3410ae7c-8e85-11e9-a24d-b42f641eca37 Safety inspectors have stopped their work due to insurers limiting coverage. The article is behind a paywall, requiring a subscription for access. Various…
