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Camden resident forced to live in 'wooden shack without heating or hot water' after broken lift made home inaccessible

The resident, who has arthritis, said trying to climb the 94 steps to their home four times a day was ‘killing them’

Evening Standard

Police apologise as watchdog finds Katie Simpson’s family ‘failed’ by probe

The Police Ombudsman criticised a ‘lack of investigative mindset’ in the probe into the 21-year-old’s murder.

Evening Standard

Initial police investigation into Katie Simpson murder ‘flawed’, says watchdog

The Police Ombudsman concluded that the initial investigation had ‘failed the Simpson family’.

Evening Standard

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Disabled child waited nearly two years for social housing repairs – ombudsman

The example came as the Housing Ombudsman’s latest report showed that findings of failures and delays have soared.

The Independent UK

Woman on housing waiting list for six years given apology after being shown home that had already been taken

A woman who had been on a housing waiting list for six years received an apology from the local council after being shown around a property which had already been accepted by someone else.

Evening Standard

Ombudsman to help resolve disputes about renewable energy impacts

Ombudsman's powers expanded to cover renewable energy projects.

Newcastle Herald

Mother awarded £3,000 after daughter missed school term due to council errors

A Bromley mum has been given over £3,000 by the council after her child missed school for a term.

Evening Standard

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ACT public servants often focus too much on what not to release under FOI: Ombudsman

Agencies need to better engage with the public interest test.

The Canberra Times

Brent family of six wins £3,600 payout after living in 'severely overcrowded' two-bedroom home

The council ‘let the matter drift’ despite the mother making a formal complaint

Evening Standard

Norton former owner ‘should have been jailed over pension fraud’ – Pensions Ombudsman chair

Stuart Garner was convicted of three offences in 2022 after illegally investing others’ retirement savings in his own businesses

The Guardian - UK

Vyasa, Ombudsman, African Gold and Corinthian please

Vyasa, Ombudsman, African Gold and Corinthian pleased when the horses were exercised in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning (Feb 27).

The Hindu

Public housing tenants take ACT govt to court over forced evictions

The class action could cost the ACT government significantly.

The Canberra Times

Damp and mould: London tops league of rogue landlords criticised by Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Tenants across 11 boroughs were paid more than £200,000 in compensation following special Ombudsman reports into the state of their homes

Evening Standard

'Crucial' evidence ignored in Scott Neylon letter-writing investigation

IP addresses, emails, phone numbers and addresses all ignored.

Newcastle Herald

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Christchurch councillors' secret show of hands on selling city assets

Straw poll of councillors is taken at closed-door workshops, despite Ombudsman's concerns about councils excluding public from key meetings. David Williams reports.

The Independent UK

Housing association slammed as tenant takes own life after 18 noise complaints

Clarion Housing Association has apologised for its failings over what Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway said was a ‘deeply distressing’ case

AAP

Ombudsman's service standards continue to nosedive

Australia's government department watchdog has fallen well short of its targets, dealing with just 24 per cent of complaints in a timely manner.

The Independent UK

Social housing complaints probed by ombudsman hit record high

Property condition remained the leading category as to why complaints were being made, followed by complaints handling, and health and safety.

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The Independent UK

Gerard Lawlor family ‘disappointed’ by Ombudsman report

The family has differed with the findings of a Police Ombudsman report which found failures in the probe, but no collusion.

The Canberra Times

Class action initiated over ACT's failed attempt at forced evictions

The government tried to force hundreds from their homes, causing 'significant distress'.

The Canberra Times

'I'm very sorry': Berry says forced relocations process was flawed

The minister has made the comments after a critical report.

Bangkok Post

Pita petition decision on Aug 3

The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.

Bangkok Post

Ombudsman asks court to postpone PM vote

The Ombudsman on Monday asked the Constitutional Court to order the parliament to postpone the next vote for prime minister, and to rule on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

Daily Record

New calls for WASPI women to receive ‘fair and fast’ compensation due to State Pension age changes

Over 50 cross-party MPs recently wrote to the Ombudsman demanding a fair and prompt investigation.

Daily Record

Paisley politicians show support for women hit by pension rip-off

The group were marching as part of the annual Sma' Shot Day celebrations.

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