Morrison was warned robodebt unlawful Former prime minister Scott Morrison was warned the robodebt scheme would require law changes, but it was implemented anyway without any legislative tweaks. AAP · Dec 7, 2022
England’s largest housing association accused by Gove of failing tenants Michael Gove said Clarion Housing Group had ‘failed its tenants and refused to treat people with respect’. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Couple who bought £325k house metres from 70mph road WIN battle with council Within a day of moving into their new home, Jackie and James McCormack were disrupted by constant noise and pollution Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022
Police Ombudsman makes recommendations to PSNI after death of Lisa Gow in 2018 Lisa Gow died when she was struck by a stolen car being pursued by police Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022
MPs and councillors' complaints prioritised by council over the public Ombudsman has assessed complaints handling at Liverpool Council Liverpool Echo · Oct 19, 2022
Woman BLAMED by landlord for mould problem that left her unable to sleep for months - now she's getting £2k off them Another social landlord has come under fire Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022
Ombudsman's letter reveals big increase in number of referred council complaints The annual Ombudsman's letter breaks down a variety of complaints Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022
Victorian ombudsman calls for stronger working with children checks in wake of Alex Jones case Victoria's ombudsman has called for an overhaul of the state's working with children checks, saying changes are necessary to provide stronger protection against predators. ABC News · Sep 13, 2022
Protesters block Peru's Interoceanic Highway after clashes with police Hundreds of miners blocked a stretch of Peru's Interoceanic Highway near the border with Brazil on Friday, after a clash between police and protesters the day before left at least one dead and more than a dozen injured. Reuters · Aug 26, 2022
Nottinghamshire woman says energy firm nearly 'sank' her business over £3,000 overcharge The Energy Ombudsman has ruled that she should be refunded Nottingham Post · Aug 26, 2022
With a state election looming, a crisis has left Victoria's opposition with no choice but to regroup Months out from a state election, a leaked email, a "disastrous" interview and staff departures have rocked Victoria's opposition. ABC News · Aug 12, 2022
'Broken' system puts Vic residents at risk The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them. AAP · Jul 7, 2022
Polish court rejects appeal against PKN Orlen's Polska Press takeover A Polish court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the country's Human Rights Ombudsman against oil company PKN Orlen's takeover of newspaper publisher Polska Press, the court said, confirming an earlier report by state-run news agency PAP. Reuters · Jun 7, 2022
Murderer died in Leeds prison after being found slumped on his bed Prisons Ombudsman has raised concerns about the care of convicted murderer Anthony Alexis Leeds Live · Jun 6, 2022
ABC News · May 30, 2022 EPA under fire over handling of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel Victoria's Ombudsman found the EPA may have compromised its independence by helping create bespoke regulations for disposal of PFAS contaminated soil.
Irish Mirror · May 25, 2022 Complaints to passport office hit record high as main reason for delays revealed More than 4,000 complaints were received by the Ombudsman in 2021
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022 Single mum forced to light home with candles as fuel bill rockets to £760 a month Nicola Elson, 32, from Hamilton, South Lankashire, uses candles to light her home, and avoids using her cooker and washing machine to keep energy costs down
Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2022 Mum-of-five has to choose between food and heating after energy bills soar to £760 a month The mum-of-five she cannot afford to heat her two-bed flat and has to sit with candles at night as the cost of living crisis hits the UK
Daily Record · May 16, 2022 Scots single mum hit with £760 electricity bill forced to use candles to light home Nicola says she has been forced to choose between food or electricity after her fuel bill for her two-bed flat in Hamilton soared.
Wales Online · May 16, 2022 Single mum resorts to using candles after energy bill soars to £760 a month Nicola has taken on extra shifts just to pay her bills and her children sometimes have to stay with family
Glasgow Live · May 16, 2022 Lanarkshire single mum hit with £760-a-month fuel bill forced to light home with candles School cleaner Nicola Elson's situation has become so serious she spends the majority of her salary feeding her meter and often has to send her children to stay elsewhere.
ABC News · May 1, 2022 Victorian state opposition unveils election promise for 'strong' IBAC and Ombudsman Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says under the pledge, the Coalition will pump an extra $10 million into IBAC's budget per year and increase the Victorian Ombudsman's funding by $2 million per year.
AAP · Apr 27, 2022 Qld premier avoids corruption question The Queensland premier has waved off a question about hundreds of corruption allegations made by public employees in the last financial year.
Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022 Northumberland County Council ordered to apologise for failing to investigate claims of abuse and neglect at children's home The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found issues with the county council's investigation
Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022 State Pension age change compensation ‘may take a while yet’ for millions of women across the UK SNP chief whip, Owen Thompson, recently called for a timetable to ‘properly compensate’ WASPI women.