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The Latest Breaking News from Faisal Abdullah

Amnesty International's Shocking Short Film Exposes How UK's Squalid Housing Kills Children

Temporary accommodation contributed to the deaths of more than 34 children since April 2019.

International Business Times UK · Apr 3, 2024

Father of boy killed by mould in flat urges tenants with similar issue to ‘get out’

Exclusive: Parents of Awaab Ishak speak out after two-year-old son died due to untreated mould in social housing flat

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

He was Rochdale's forgotten boy... but now Awaab Ishak will always be remembered

The two-year-old has already changed attitudes - and will change lives. The M.E.N's Stephen Topping reports

Manchester Evening News · Jul 2, 2023

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Awaab's death was a 'hammer blow to our conscience', housing secretary says - now he has a powerful legacy that will save lives

'It shouldn't have taken Awaab's death to focus attention, but out of that tragedy has come a renewed move to deal with this'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023

The Mancunian Way: A momentous day

PLUS 'A change is coming' AND The Shanty town by the sea

Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023

Awaab's tragic death will save lives

Hundreds of thousands of M.E.N. readers signed our petition - now Awaab's Law will become a reality

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2023

Historic day for Awaab's Law ahead as petition set to be handed in

The crucial Bill is being debated in Parliament for the final time

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2023

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No other child should suffer in the way that Awaab did. The week ahead is crucial

A lost boy, 'full of smiles' and the campaign for legal change in his memory

Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023

Awaab's Law: What we know ahead of MPs debating crucial Bill this afternoon

MPs will finally get to debate Awaab's Law today

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2023

Awaab's Law latest as damp and mould reported at more than 2,000 RBH homes

The landlord's interim chief has welcomed the planned law changes

Manchester Evening News · Feb 20, 2023

"We're almost there - now MPs must secure Awaab's Law to change lives in his memory"

Thousands of people could be helped following the campaign

Manchester Evening News · Feb 11, 2023

Awaab's Law: What the new announcement means and what's next for social housing

'Vital' law changes are on the way

Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Lamb and mint balls anyone?

Dodging a recession PLUS Awaab's Law has stopped family from feeling ‘alone’ AND ‘Skyrocketing’ costs force closure

Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023

'Their bravery, their courage, has made a difference': Michael Gove hails Awaab Ishak's family ahead of law change

Many of the campaign demands for Awaab's Law are being met

Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

Father of boy killed by mould in flat welcomes law to prevent repeat

Faisal Abdullah thanks Michael Gove for announcing ‘Awaab’s law’, after death of two-year-old in Rochdale

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Father of boy who died after exposure to mould welcomes law to tackle damp homes

The Government said the proposed ‘Awaab’s Law’ aims to make landlords fix reported health hazards within specified timeframes.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023

'Your support stopped us feeling alone': Awaab Ishak's dad speaks out after massive breakthrough

'We are finally starting to feel like we are being treated fairly'

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Letters of Kamel Shayaa in Exile, about Exile

Dar Al Mada publishing is set to release the “Notebook of Exile between Hotel and Home”, a new book that includes the letters slain writer Kamel Shayaa wrote to his brother, film critic Faisal Abdullah. Shayaa was assassinated in 2008 by unknown armed men. The letters, which “form a journal…

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Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Landlords face new crackdown rules on mould after death of Awaab Ishak

Michael Gove and Steve Barclay set out five areas of concern ahead of a review of rules to protect renters

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2023

Awaab Ishak: Review of landlord guidance announced after child’s death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died because of mould in his Greater Manchester flat despite complaints from his parents

Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023

A step towards meaningful change following the case of tragic Awaab Ishak

Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester joined Shelter boss Dr Polly Neate on Radio 4 to speak about the latest update

Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023

Government announces landlord guidance review on mould following Awaab Ishak's death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by the mould in the flat he was living in with his parents

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023

Review of landlord guidance announced after child’s death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died because of mould in his Greater Manchester flat despite complaints from his parents.

Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

Probe into mould death of boy, 2, finds 'widespread failings' at housing association

A watchdog has found "widespread failings" at the housing association where two-year-old Awaab Ishak was exposed to mould and died days after his birthday

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2022

What Awaab Ishak's death says about the state of social housing in the UK – expert Q&A

The inquest into the death of a two-year-old-boy, Awaab Ishak, in Rochdale, has found that black mould and the landlord’s repeated failure to fix the problem, was to blame. Delivering her verdict, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said: “I’m sure I’m not alone in having thought: how does this happen? How,…

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