'Two year's after little Awaab's death we still live in fear of our homes' "We are talking about lives... that thing kills" Manchester Evening News · Feb 13, 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
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 Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
The Mancunian Way: Awaab’s Law will be a reality Minister meets with toddler’s parents PLUS Did Gove go ‘rogue’ AND Students occupy uni buildings Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023
Crackdown on poor social housing named Awaab's Law after boy who died in mouldy flat The father of young Awaab Ishak - who died after living in a mould-infested flat - hailed plans to change the law and said public support 'stopped us feeling alone during this hard time' Daily Mirror · 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. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Landlords subject to strict time limits to fix damp under Awaab’s Law Awaab Ishak’s parents had their complaints about mould in their housing association flat ‘repeatedly ignored’. The Independent UK · 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' Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023
Awaab's Law: Campaign for change in tragic toddler's memory takes huge step forward as Bill amendment set to be tabled The two-year-old died following prolonged exposure to damp and mould at his home on the Freehold estate in Rochdale Manchester Evening News · Feb 9, 2023
Mother and daughter driven from mouldy home for three years back in temporary housing days after return Sabrena Rahman, 40, and her 13-year-old daughter were told their flat had been fully refurbished - but within days they were forced to leave again The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
Social housing 'getting worse and worse' with cockroaches, mice, damp and mould, MPs hear Housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa told MPs he went to one home where there was 'about an inch and a half deep of raw sewage' - as MPs grill the housing regulator about the death of Awaab Ishak that was caused by poisonous mould Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023 Awaab's Law: Damp and mould complaints surge as action promised following toddler's death Landlords are under scrutiny
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Serious damp and mould found in thousands of council homes since toddler Awaab Ishak’s death Around 8,000 social homes in England have the most serious damp and mould problem, regulator finds
Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023 Awaab's Law: At least three per cent of social housing has problems with mould and damp, report finds A government watchdog said: "These are not acceptable conditions for tenants to be living in, even if the proportions are relatively small."
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023 Mould complaints in England’s social housing double over two years Ombudsman criticises ‘disappointing’ response by landlords in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death from respiratory illness in 2020
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Social housing regulator finds thousands of homes have serious mould and damp The initial findings from a report come after the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who was exposed to mould in a housing association flat.
Leeds Live · Feb 1, 2023 Leeds City Council 'doing everything possible' to tackle mouldy homes as report set to be published The council says it is committed to ensuring the 'health and safety' of its tenants
Liverpool Echo · Feb 1, 2023 Warning to part of Merseyside over 'toxic mould' scammers The warning has been issued after a rise in people being targeted
Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023 Thousands of kids across country living in damp, mouldy and infested homes, Sadiq Khan warns According to an anlaysis by City Hall over 1.8million children were forced to living in poor quality homes in 2019-2020 - leading the London Mayor to call for emergency action from Government ministers
Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023 Michael Gove admits 'such a clear need' to change law following Awaab Ishak death The housing secretary has given his support to the Awaab's Law campaign
Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023 Protest over rent hike at 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings' caravan site Travellers in mobile homes face a 12.4pc increase while those in social housing properties will pay seven per cent more
Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023 Michael Gove jokes it would be 'fatal' for Andy Burnham's career if they always agreed The Levelling Up Secretary had plenty of praise for the mayor at the Convention of the North.