The Latest Breaking News from Ombudsman

Keir Starmer accused of spreading 'dangerous misinformation' on Waspi women

KEIR Starmer has been accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” in his defence of not giving compensation to Waspi women.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Waspi compensation: What does the government announcement mean for women hit by state pension changes?

Everything you need to know about the Waspi campaign following work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall’s latest update

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Waspi campaigners call payout denial ‘a cruel blow to a generation of women’

Compensation to up to 3.8 million women affected by the changes could have cost the government £10.5 billion, Liz Kendall says

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

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 · Nov 29, 2024

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 · Nov 12, 2024

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 · Nov 12, 2024

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 · Nov 5, 2024

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 · Oct 30, 2024

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 · Sep 4, 2024

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 · May 23, 2024