Hundreds of new properties have been built using weak
mortar that does not meet recommended industry standards. There are reports of
homes with the fault on at least 13 estates in the UK. The full extent of the
industry-wide problem is hard to measure as some homeowners have been asked to
sign gagging orders to claim compensation. The industry says mortar performance
is a complex issue and can be affected by a number of factors. Read more on the
BBC website.
Polls open in Clacton, where Farage spent more than £10,000 in byelection
against Count Binface – as it happened
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The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July
and forced a byelection
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