7 d. ago 21,000 homes to be improved in one Greater Manchester area thanks to Awaab’s Law

Council to comply with new legislation on repairs and maintenance

Society

2 w. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago New mould law now in force affects millions in UK and tragic reason why

Awaab's Law began on October 27 and the reforms are a legacy to the two-year-old

Events

3 w. ago Council to invest £569,000 after admitting they are not equipped to meet ‘Awaab’s Law’ response times for mould inspections

New laws designed to protect renters from hazards in their homes came into force on October 27

Economics

3 w. ago Rental bidding wars to be banned but damp and mouldy homes still an issue as new laws come in

Awaab’s Law comes into effect forcing landlords to deal with issues of damp and mould in homes

Society

4 w. ago Awaab’s law seeks to change the rules around renters, landlords and mould

Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old child, died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing association home. The inquest into his death found that, despite repeated reports by his parents about the property’s uninhabitable conditions, their concerns were dismissed and the housing association failed to take sufficient action.

Society

4 w. ago Housing Secretary says Awaab's Law should extend to private renters

New rules requiring landlords to fix reported hazards in social housing comes into force today

Society

4 w. ago Awaab's family were ignored, again and again, until it was too late

Awaab's Law means an unthinkable tragedy should never be repeated

Politics

4 w. ago Awaab's Law comes into force TODAY: Who he was, his legacy and what happens now

A campaign which won the support of more than 177,000 people has now become a reality

Politics

4 w. ago Dad of boy, 2, who died from mould exposure hopes new law 'might protect others'

Awaab's law came into force on Monday, forcing landlords to act more quickly on damp and mould in social housing, but campaigners warn the private rented sector is still being neglected

Events