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

The death of a young boy who suffered prolonged exposure to mould is an “unacceptable tragedy”, the Housing Secretary has said. Awaab Ishak, two, died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing ...

15 Nov 2022 at 22:25

‘Widespread failings’ at housing association linked to Awaab Ishak’s death

A watchdog has found “widespread failings” at the housing association that owned the flat where two-year-old Awaab Ishak was exposed to mould. Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) made “incorrect assumptions” about the cause of damp and ...

15 Dec 2022 at 11:40

‘Far too many’ UK homes ‘don’t meet decent standard’ – former housing secretary

Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said “far too many” homes in the UK “don’t meet a decent standard”, following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak caused by mould in his family flat. Mr Jenrick, who served as Housing ...

21 Nov 2022 at 10:17

Coalition era policies contributed towards social housing failures, Gove says

The coalition government’s public spending squeeze contributed to the neglect faced by social housing tenants, Michael Gove has suggested. The Communities Secretary admitted the mistakes of successive governments had led to ...

06 Apr 2023 at 10:14

Residents treated in dismissive ways at Awaab Ishak housing association – report

Refugees were considered “lucky” to have a roof over their heads at a housing association where a young boy died after exposure to mould, a report has found. Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) had a culture of “othering” ...

28 Mar 2023 at 15:36

Gove strips housing association’s funding after Awaab Ishak’s death due to mould

The Government will strip new funding from a housing organisation responsible for a property where a two-year-old boy died after prolonged exposure to mould. Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory ...

24 Nov 2022 at 07:50

Gove warns tens of thousands of homes unsafe in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death

At least tens of thousands of homes are unsafe because of damp and mould, the Housing Secretary said as he vowed to block funding for failing associations. Michael Gove said he will hold talks on Thursday with ...

24 Nov 2022 at 12:02

Housing complaints ignored due to prejudice, says ex-children’s commissioner

Former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has said that prejudice is a factor in how complaints from social housing tenants are treated. An inquest into the death of Awaab Ishak prompted an outcry this ...

20 Nov 2022 at 19:56

Family of boy who died after mould exposure seek action from housing association

The family of a two-year-old boy who died after prolonged exposure to mould said they have seen nothing to indicate his death will serve as a “defining moment” for the housing sector. Earlier this week, ...

18 Nov 2022 at 16:50

Council calls for housing stock to be returned following mould exposure death

Rochdale council has called for housing stock to be returned to local authority control as the family of a two-year-old boy who died from exposure to mould say they are awaiting action. Earlier this ...

18 Nov 2022 at 18:14

Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has vowed to hold landlords to account following the death of a two-year-old boy who suffered prolonged exposure to mould in a housing association flat. Awaab Ishak, ...

16 Nov 2022 at 19:15

Boy, two, died from mould in housing authority flat despite father’s complaints

The death of a toddler who suffered prolonged exposure to mould should be a “defining moment” for the housing sector, a coroner has said. Awaab Ishak, two, died in December 2020 from a ...

15 Nov 2022 at 14:08

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