The ancient Chancel Repair liability, presumed abolished by legislation passed in 2002, is still leaving a sting in the tail. With parish council’s still technically able to impose a charge and force homeowners to pay for their local church’s repairs, properties continue to be blighted in often idyllic rural locations.
Nationwide ‘set to axe 600 jobs’
Nationwide Building Society is expected to axe 600 jobs following its takeover of Virgin Money, according to reports.