Coroner warns landlord after baby's death in mouldy flat
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
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Calls for Stronger Action on Baby Formula Affordability
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Theatre crisis: New plays decline despite audience demand
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Ceiling collapse after council's 10 failed leak fixes
A North London man's ceiling collapsed after Camden Council failed over 10 times to fix a leak. The Housing Ombudsman found severe service failures. Read the full investigation.
Ealing Council cracks down on HMO conversions
Ealing Council introduces stricter rules for landlords converting family homes into HMOs. New requirements include mandatory licensing and planning permission for all shared properties.
French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Suspected Dagenham Brothel Closed by Council
A suspected brothel in Dagenham has been shut down for three months after repeated criminal damage, including black oil and paint attacks. Council and Police take action.
Greenwich HMO residents get £5k back from landlord
Tenants in a Greenwich HMO were forced to urinate in a bathtub for 58 days due to a broken toilet. A tribunal ordered a £5,300 rent repayment. Read the shocking details.
Only 2% of tenant complaints lead to enforcement
Exclusive data shows English councils prosecuted just 64 landlords despite 300,000 tenant complaints about unfit housing. New rights may remain 'symbolic' without proper funding.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
South London council bans unsafe rental properties
Wandsworth Council is using stricter licensing powers to tackle rogue landlords renting dangerous properties. Over 40 formal notices already issued to protect tenants from fire risks and undersized rooms.
G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
Colorado River states miss water management deadline
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
London landlord loses appeal over £14k rent repayment
A Hackney landlord failed to overturn a £14,000 rent repayment order for running an unlicensed HMO. The tribunal rejected his hardship claim after he revealed owning a £1.4m home. Read the full details.
Landlord loans surge 17.6% in Australian housing market
New data reveals investor lending has dramatically outpaced first-time buyers, prompting calls for regulatory intervention as housing affordability worsens.
Property investors account for 40% of Australian home loans
Property investors borrowed record $40bn in Australia as landlord loans surge 17.6%, outpacing owner-occupiers. Greens call for urgent credit market intervention.
Keating's Stark Warning on 1975 Whitlam Dismissal
Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
Bromley leaseholders win £3.8k service charge refund
Six leaseholders in Bromley have successfully challenged their landlord and won a £3,800 refund for unjustified service charges, including window cleaning. Discover how the tribunal ruled.
The Entertainer cuts jobs amid rising costs and tax hikes
Britain's beloved toy retailer The Entertainer announces significant redundancies across its UK stores, citing crippling business rates, rising wages and economic pressures.
UN: Sudan war spiralling out of control
The United Nations secretary-general issues dire warning as Sudan's conflict intensifies, with millions displaced and humanitarian access severely restricted.
London landlord finds tenant secretly running Airbnb
A Shepherd's Bush landlord made a startling discovery when he found his property being illegally sublet on Airbnb while the tenant claimed to be working abroad. The investigation reveals how London's rental crisis is creating new challenges for property o
London landlord finds tenant's secret cannabis farm
A North London landlord uncovered his tenant's double life after finding the property abandoned and transformed into an illegal cannabis farm, sparking a police investigation and highlighting rental property risks.
UK faces individuality crisis, warns London coach
A leading London confidence coach reveals how societal pressures are creating an 'individuality crisis' across the UK, with alarming consequences for mental health and personal expression.
Sudan's Silent Slaughter: El Fasher Burns
As El Fasher faces imminent collapse and ethnic cleansing escalates in Darfur, the international community's inaction speaks volumes about our selective outrage.
UK demands Sudan ceasefire after massacre reports
Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan following reports of horrific massacre that left over 100 dead, with UK pushing for emergency UN Security Council session.
Brecon Beacons rental: Pay what you want for 2-bed home
A revolutionary rental scheme in Wales' Brecon Beacons offers tenants complete control over their rent payments, challenging traditional landlord-tenant relationships.
Sudan's El Fasher: A Global Failure Demanding Action
The horrific violence in Sudan's El Fasher represents not just a local conflict but a catastrophic international failure. As civilians face unimaginable horrors, the world's passive response raises urgent questions about global responsibility and the need
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