Apart from, of course, the violence in South Africa, yesterday's news was all about the Somalian asylum seekers daring to live in Notting Hill, in an £8,000 a month five-bedroom property near Stella McCartney. I'm naturally suspicious of this kind of a story - particularly when it's set against the background of tough economic times (which naturally breed resentment, jealousy) - but the details appear extraordinary. According to this, the family had been living in Kensal Rise, but didn't like the neighbourhood, so took advantage of housing rules that allowed them to go to the authorities with details of an available and more "suitable" property. Very sensibly, they chose a £2m property in Notting Hill. The landlord? Apparently a friend of a friend. So what will happen when the Government's £400 a week cap is introduced next financial year? Will they have to move again?

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