The cost of damages caused by flooding has increased by 218% over 5 years, with UK residents claiming almost £31m in total over the period.

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Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not been brought to justice?When Hajaj Hajaj decided to rent out his house in south London in the summer of 2020, his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. Her father had enough on his plate. Hajaj, a 79-year-old retired garage owner, is the primary carer for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The income from the rental property in Lewisham is effectively Hajaj’s pension, which he uses to pay for her care.So, when a manager from Imperial Property Group contacted Hajaj about his Gumtree listing, Hajaj arranged to meet them. A sharp-suited British Asian man named Shan Miah arrived in a sports car. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, charming and confident. He boasted of his business interests in Dubai. “He was doing very well for himself...

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Car park gets 'like a lake' and water flooded gymnasium on New Year's Day

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Graham Darby amassed millions of pounds' worth of Bitcoin. But he failed to admit this when he was taken to court by another cryptocurrency trader

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Aviva is urging people to make sure they are using air fryers correctly and following manufacturers’ guidance.

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Ruby Smith, 35, (pictured) hid scores of toys in a pram or concealed them on herself on seven occasions - including three raids at the same garden centre.

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