Daily Dose 05.30

* Britain the ripoff capital of Europe as far as the price of goods and services is concerned.(EveningStandard)

* London house prices up 15.6% on the year, 9.1% for the rest of the UK.(Times)

* Met Office predicts hot summer for the UK. Its tanking down in London at the moment.(Reuters)

* Shortage of British butlers hits the nouveau riche.(TheIndependent)

* Public inquiry begins into the proposed expansion of Stansted Airport.(BBCNews)

* Abramovich says his cheque book is still wide open when it comes to buying more players for Chelsea.(Metro)