George Michael has reportedly failed to financially assist his older sister, who has been forced out of business due to ever-escalating London rent.

The LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE singer's sibling MELANIE has had to close down her gift shop SEA in north London's Highgate area following an increase in property rental prices.

Meanwhile, her multi-millionaire younger brother owns three homes in England and has recently placed his St Tropez villa in France on the market for $5.8 million (GBP3.2 million).

A source says, "You would have thought George could have helped out his sister."

23/08/2004 13:36