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Ombudsman orders £500 payout and apology over disability grant delay

Authority also criticised for 'poor communication'

Manchester Evening News

Social landlords with worst record for complaints named by housing watchdog

The physical condition of homes was the biggest reason for referrals to the watchdog over the year period

The Independent UK

The High Court and the Ombudsman have found fault with NZ’s MIQ system – should the government apologise?

Although it has yet to begin work, the first finding of the forthcoming royal commission into New Zealand’s COVID-19 response has probably just been written by Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.

The Conversation

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Colombia killings of social leaders, rights defenders hit new high

Colombia will end the year with at least 199 killings of social leaders and human rights defenders, the highest level recorded, due to attacks by illegal armed groups in areas tied to the drug trade, the country's human rights ombudsman said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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

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

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

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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

MPs and councillors' complaints prioritised by council over the public

Ombudsman has assessed complaints handling at Liverpool Council

Liverpool Echo

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

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

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

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

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

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Newsroom.co.nz

Govt 'bulldozing' Oranga Tamariki Bill through

A controversial Government change to who watches over the children's ministry Oranga Tamariki could be passed this week, with some changes already being made in anticipation

ABC News

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.

AAP

'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.

Reuters

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.

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Leeds Live

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

ABC News

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ombudsman to crack down on OIA delays

The Official Information Act must not be manipulated or undermined, the Chief Ombudsman says as he prepares to ramp up reporting on delays by ministers and agencies.

Irish Mirror

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

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

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

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.

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