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Andy Burnham: We cannot carry on with a housing stock that is killing us and our children

“This should be a defining moment for the housing sector.” So said Coroner Joanne Kearsley as she delivered her verdict on the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from a respiratory condition caused by mould in his family’s flat in Rochdale.

Evening Standard

The appalling death of Awaab Ishak shows how social housing tenants are treated as an underclass

The death of a two-year-old due to black mould was avoidable. Housing associations and councils see tenants as an inconvenience, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Housing association boss faces pressure to quit after Awaab Ishak’s death

Social housing watchdog launches investigation and MP accuses Rochdale Boroughwide Housing of being ‘modern-day slumlord’

The Guardian - UK

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Housing society boss paid £170,000 in same year boy died due to mould in flat

Awaab Ishak, two, died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK

Michael Gove says it 'beggars belief' housing boss is still in job following Awaab Ishak's death

“This is an unacceptable tragedy.”

Manchester Evening News

Death of boy, two, due to mould in housing authority flat ‘unacceptable tragedy’

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK

Another generation of Londoners condemned to breathing toxic air

The typical way to open a leader column about air pollution is to call it a ‘silent killer’. I should know, I’ve done it a lot. Except, on reflection, that isn’t quite right or at least it hasn’t been for some time.

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Michael Gove pledges to block ‘ugly’ new housing developments

Levelling-up secretary says he will ‘call in’ new homes

The Independent UK

Councils handed further £13.5m to clamp down on rogue supported living providers

The funding will help councils step up inspections and carry out better scrutiny of housing benefit claims to ensure they are reasonable.

The Independent UK

Irish premier praises Rishi Sunak’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to NI Protocol dispute

Micheal Martin said Anglo-Irish relations have improved ‘very significantly’ as he expressed hope of a resolution to the stand-off.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon warns Rishi Sunak she will press forward with Scottish independence referendum plan

The SNP leader held her first official meeting with the new Prime Minister in Blackpool.

Daily Record

UK set for new wave of strikes as civil servants and train drivers vote for action – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Private renters twice as likely as homeowners to have anxiety, UK study suggests

Anxiety Nation report finds clear links between financial insecurity and poor mental health

The Guardian - UK

Fears students may not be included in government help for private renters

Campaigners have called on the government to clarify who will be included in any schemes

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Liverpool Echo

How much new Liverpool Council finance commissioner will be paid

Stephen Hughes' appointment was confirmed by the government this morning

Liverpool Echo

Government has power to 'amend' Liverpool Council budget and fire staff

Michael Gove has announced a major expansion of the power the government has

Liverpool Echo

Full Michael Gove letter as he confirms Liverpool Council takeover

The Levelling Up Secretary has written to the council's lead commissioner as he expands intervention at troubled authority

Birmingham Post

Autumn Statement: What to expect from Jeremy Hunt on tax rises, NI and cuts

We take a look at the facts so far and ask finance experts on what is likely to be announced.

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Liverpool Echo

Government confirms expanded takeover of Liverpool City Council

EXCLUSIVE: A new Finance Commissioner is appointed to oversee all finance decisions at the troubled local authority

The Independent UK

Conservative Party accused of being in ‘denial’ about ‘Islamophobia’ within its own ranks

Exclusive: Labour Party chairwoman Anneliese Dodds has written to Nadhim Zahawi setting out her concerns

The National (Scotland)

Stats watchdog asked to step in after Michael Gove's 'misleading' Brexit claim

AN SNP MP has written to the Complaints Department of the UK Statistics Authority urging them to correct Michael Gove’s “wholly misleading”…

The National (Scotland)

Prime Minister giving Michael Gove key role in committee to save the Union

RISHI Sunak is continuing Tory attempts to “save” the UK by keeping a dedicated Cabinet committee for overseeing Union strategy, with Michael…

Wales Online

Hunt's double whammy: What the Chancellor's autumn statement will mean for you

Experts predict how the drastic measures needed to fill Liz Truss's £50bn black hole will affect Britons

The National (Scotland)

Michael Gove caught out sharing 'misleading' claim over post-Brexit trade deals

Gove claimed "new" trade deals worth £800 billion had been signed with over 70 countries since 2016

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary: Government remains ‘committed’ to HS2

Mark Harper made the comment after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove suggested capital investment for HS2 will be reviewed.

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