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Landlords face new crackdown rules on mould after death of Awaab Ishak

Michael Gove and Steve Barclay set out five areas of concern ahead of a review of rules to protect renters

Daily Mirror

Awaab Ishak: Review of landlord guidance announced after child’s death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died because of mould in his Greater Manchester flat despite complaints from his parents

Evening Standard

A step towards meaningful change following the case of tragic Awaab Ishak

Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester joined Shelter boss Dr Polly Neate on Radio 4 to speak about the latest update

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Government announces landlord guidance review on mould following Awaab Ishak's death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by the mould in the flat he was living in with his parents

Wales Online

Review of landlord guidance announced after child’s death

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died because of mould in his Greater Manchester flat despite complaints from his parents.

The Independent UK

Housing boss sacked after two year old died of mould exposure

Gareth Swarbrick has been removed as chief executive of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) with immediate effect following the inquest into the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak

Wales Online

Housing boss of mouldy flat that killed toddler held job at provider criticised by regulator

Exclusive: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing chair Alison Tumilty previously held senior post at provider which has regulatory notice against it

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

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK

Boy, 2, died due to black mould in flat 'unfit for humans', inquest finds

Awaab Ishak celebrated his second birthday just a week before died from a respiratory condition in December 2020.

Daily Record

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

Senior coroner Joanne Kearsley said ‘the tragic death of Awaab will and should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.

The Independent UK

All the ways tragic two-year-old toddler Awaab Ishak was failed before his death

Bad decisions were taken by those who should have acted in his best interests

Manchester Evening News

Toddler killed by mould at flat 'unfit for humans'

Awaab Ishak died shortly after his second birthday from a respiratory problem caused by his damp living conditions, coroner rules

The Telegraph

Awaab Ishak aged two died because mould was not treated at his home, coroner rules

'I do appreciate that nothing I say or do can bring Awaab back. More than anything, I hope you know that Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people'

Wales Online

'How does this happen?': Coroner rules Awaab Ishak, 2, died after mould wasn't treated at his home

"Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people"

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A 'happy, smiley baby' harmed by 'disgusting' mould: What we've heard so far in the Awaab Ishak inquest

The coroner's conclusion is due this week

Daily Mirror

Amputee mum and baby living in mouldy house of horrors have to use neighbour's toilet

Danielle Bailey said Leeds City Council are now dealing with the mould around her toilet but the supposed "quick job" has taken longer than expected

Manchester Evening News

Mum of tragic toddler, 2, pleaded for help with mould-hit home the day before he died, inquest hears

Mould at Awaab Ishak's home has been described as 'the most plausible, or only, explanation' for his fatal breathing difficulties

Manchester Evening News

Inside the 'disgusting' mouldy home family tried to leave before death of two-year-old son

Awaab Ishak's death has been linked to damp and mould

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Boy, 2, couldn't breathe through his nose during final days in 'disgusting' damp and mould-hit home, inquest hears

Awaab Ishak's family recalled their final moments with the toddler

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