It was Britain’s most expensive house. Why is its only resident a homeless man who lives on the porch? (opens in new tab)

2-8A Rutland Gate had jewel-encrusted bathroom suites and gold wastepaper bins in its 45 rooms, but has lain empty for years. With many people desperate for secure housing, what does the abandonment of this palace tell us about the UK?When it last changed hands, in 2020, 2-8A Rutland Gate was Britain’s most expensive house, . The word “house” hardly does it justice; palace is probably more accurate. It is in Knightsbridge, one of the most glamorous parts of London, and has 45 rooms, four lift...