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

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

Landlords fall behind on gas safety checks in nearly half of rented homes

A significant number of UK landlords are putting themselves and their tenants at risk by not complying with required safety regulations, a new survey has suggested.  Almost half of tenants living in privately rented accommodation with gas mains say they have not had their gas appliances checked in the last 12 months, according to research … Read more

Vue cinema chain admits health and safety offences over Birmingham death

Vue cinema chain admits health and safety offences after a man was crushed to death by motorised seat as he tried to find his dropped phone and keys while his horrified wife watched Ateeq Rafiq, 24, was at the Vue Cinema in Star City, Birmingham with his wife  At the end of the film he … 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

Daughter of a Secret Service agent shares the best safety tips her dad has given her

A Pennsylvania woman has shared some of the safety advice that her Secret Service agent father has imparted over the years — and how one of his lessons may have actually saved her life. Lauren Bell, owner of Cardy Couture Boutique, has gone viral on TikTok after sharing safety-minded quotes from her father. She then revealed … Read more

Daredevil Britain arrested again after scaling 380ft Barcelona skyscraper without safety equipment

Daredevil Briton who was locked up for free-climbing up the Shard is arrested again after scaling 380ft Barcelona skyscraper without safety equipment George King took his life in his hands when he scaled Melia Barcelona Sky Hotel  He was arrested by Catalan regional police and faces a fine as he climbed down King, from Oxford … Read more