20 h. 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

21 h. 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

22 h. 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

23 h. 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

25 h. 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

31 h. ago Damp and mouldy homes still an issue as Awaab’s Law comes in, campaigners warn

There are calls for new tougher requirements for social landlords to act more quickly on issues to be applied urgently to the private rental sector.

Events

46 h. ago 'I kept daughter's name secret from my mum – she went pale when I finally told her'

A new mum is seeking advice after her mum demanded she change her baby's name because it reminds of something she'd rather forget - but she says she picked the name for a special reason

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Dare to change’: Ivory Coast heads to the polls as rivals seek to oust Ouattara

Incumbent leader, 83, is accused of cracking down on political dissent and overseeing unequal economic growthAlassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth presidential term as Ivory Coast goes to the polls on Saturday, after a campaign in which he touted economic growth while facing accusations that he has overseen a growing intolerance towards dissent.An estimated 8.7 million people are eligible to vote. Four candidates are challenging the incumbent, including the former first lady Simone Ehivet Gbagbo and a trio of former ministers: Henriette Lagou Adjoua, Ahoua Don Mello and Jean-Louis Billon. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago 'Ghost' shopping centre in Ayrshire town could make way for revived gym venture

A fresh planning application has been lodged, seeking permission for a change of use at the site.

Economics

8 d. ago Shame of the fat cat landlords: How social housing bosses are making SIX

Fat cat social housing bosses have raked in huge salaries and bonuses despite their tenants continuing to live in mouldy and badly-maintained homes.

Politics

8 d. ago Shame of the fat cat landlords: Ahead of a landmark law forcing housing associations to fix mould and damp, a Mail investigation reveals how their bosses are making SIX

Fat cat social housing bosses have raked in huge salaries and bonuses despite their tenants continuing to live in mouldy and badly-maintained homes.

Economics

1 week ago Putin to build £6bn underwater tunnel from Russia to US and name it after Donald Trump

The Kremlin is reportedly seeking to block the US from supplying "game-changing" Tomahawk long range missiles to Ukraine and is hoping the tunnel will appeal to Trump

Politics

1 week ago DWP Universal Credit boost from April as major changes given green light

The changes will provide support for people seeking to join the workforce

Politics

2 w. ago US supreme court appears poised to overturn Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’

Ruling in favor of Christian legal group could undermine care and rights for LGBTQ+ youth across the countryThe US supreme court appeared ready to rule against a Colorado law that bans “conversion therapy” practices that seek to change minors’ sexual orientation or gender identity, repeatedly questioning the state over whether the law hindered free speech and whether these practices have been proven harmful.The high-stakes case could roll back the rights of LGBTQ+ youth across the country. Colorado is one of more than 20 states in the US that have banned conversion practices, and a ruling in favor of the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a Christian legal group, could make those laws vulnerable to similar challenges. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Christian legal group urges US supreme court to overturn ‘conversion therapy’ ban

ADF represents woman who objected to 2019 Colorado law outlawing conversion practices for youth under age 18A Christian legal group is urging the US supreme court to overturn a ban on “conversion therapy” on Tuesday in a high-stakes case that could roll back the rights of LGBTQ+ youth across the country.In Chiles v Salazar, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is representing a woman who objected to a 2019 Colorado law outlawing conversion practices for youth under age 18. The law applies to licensed mental health clinicians who seek to change a patient’s gender identity or sexual orientation, discredited tactics that major medical associations have said are ineffective and harmful. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Uefa allowing domestic games abroad is a sad turning point, ending soccer as we’ve known it | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The change may seem small, but the profit-seeking games are clearly the first step in a mass reorientation of the club gameLooking back someday, it may be hard to identify the exact moment when soccer altogether lost the silhouette that had loosely contained its shape for a century. When its governing bodies let go at last, handing the reins to the horses. When the last line holding against the sport’s self-immolating avarice collapsed and all were free to just do whatever they want. When crotchety pundits were finally right and the game was fully gone.Or maybe we’ll know precisely when it was: 6 October 2025, when the Uefa executive committee declared in an extraordinary release that it was opposed to domestic league matches being played abroad – while allowing two of them “on an exceptional basis.” Barcelona and Villarreal will stage an ostensibly domestic La Liga game in Miami in December. Milan and Como are to play a Serie A match in Perth, Australia – a mere 20-hour flight from...

Sport

3 w. ago Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change

The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house

Politics