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Mother begged for help to leave mould-ridden home before son died, inquest hears

Patricia Brooks says her family was left with no heating for three years

The Independent UK

The Mancunian Way: The robot surgeon

A vision of the future at Manchester hospital PLUS Bruce Dickinson’s taste test

Manchester Evening News

He was Rochdale's forgotten boy... but now Awaab Ishak will always be remembered

The two-year-old has already changed attitudes - and will change lives. The M.E.N's Stephen Topping reports

Manchester Evening News

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'After Awaab, nobody can ignore damp and mould anymore... a lot of us did'

"We just said, oh it's lifestyle, open your window... nobody thinks that anymore"

Manchester Evening News

Awaab's death was a 'hammer blow to our conscience', housing secretary says - now he has a powerful legacy that will save lives

'It shouldn't have taken Awaab's death to focus attention, but out of that tragedy has come a renewed move to deal with this'

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: A momentous day

PLUS 'A change is coming' AND The Shanty town by the sea

Manchester Evening News

Awaab's tragic death will save lives

Hundreds of thousands of M.E.N. readers signed our petition - now Awaab's Law will become a reality

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Historic day for Awaab's Law ahead as petition set to be handed in

The crucial Bill is being debated in Parliament for the final time

Manchester Evening News

No other child should suffer in the way that Awaab did. The week ahead is crucial

A lost boy, 'full of smiles' and the campaign for legal change in his memory

Manchester Evening News

Leaked email shows RBH told staff it was 'not racist' days after Awaab inquest - as damning report shows 'disturbing' prejudices and 'lazy assumptions'

A new investigation has highlighted 'wholly unacceptable' attitudes

Manchester Evening News

Staff at housing association responsible for tragic Awaab Ishak had 'wholly unacceptable' attitude to refugees

RBH has come under fire in a new report

Manchester Evening News

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

'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

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

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Evening News

Hundreds of RBH homes still have damp and mould after Awaab Ishak's death - and new boss expects the number to rise

The housing association's new interim boss gives her backing to Awaab's Law

Manchester Evening News

Awaab Ishak's family urge RBH board to resign as Michael Gove backs campaign

"The family do not feel this board has the competence or credibility to do the job"

The Independent UK

Michael Gove has no ‘confidence’ in housing association in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death

Housing secretary committed to ‘Awaab’s law’ to improve experiences of those living with mould and damp

The Independent UK

Gove has no ‘confidence’ in housing association in wake of Awaab Ishak’s death

The Housing Secretary is committed to an ‘Awaab’s law’ to improve the experiences of those living with mould and damp in their homes.

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The Guardian - UK

Awaab Ishak’s death shed light on a social housing scandal. Now we have a brief chance to fix it

A two-year-old died after exposure to mould in his house in Rochdale. We must ensure no other family suffers like this, says Christian Weaver of Garden Court North Chambers

The Independent UK

Awaab Ishak: Gove calls for urgent action to improve housing conditions after boy’s death

‘I am putting housing providers on notice’, Levelling Up secretary said

Daily Mirror

Awaab Ishak's family break their silence after housing boss sacked over boy's death

The tragic two-year-old's family from Rochdale, said it 'speaks volumes' that former housing association boss Gareth Swarbrick was sacked from his role instead of stepping down

Manchester Evening News

Awaab Ishak's family react after housing association boss Gareth Swarbrick sacked

Gareth Swarbrick was sacked from his role at Rochdale Boroughwide Housing today

Manchester Evening News

Rochdale Council wants to take back control of RBH as Gareth Swarbrick removed as chief executive

"It's really upsetting, I must admit. Something needs to change."

Manchester Evening News

'Our beautiful Awaab's death should have been a defining moment - but nothing has changed'

The toddler's grieving family has responded to RBH's defiance

The Guardian - UK

Housing association boss faces pressure to quit after Awaab Ishak’s death

Social housing watchdog launches investigation and MP accuses Rochdale Boroughwide Housing of being ‘modern-day slumlord’

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