Damp and mould
'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say
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'A national scandal': Shocking number of kids living in dangerously mouldy homes, social workers say
New polling of social workers has revealed the reality of people's living conditions across the UK in the cost of living crisis, which has led to increasingly poor physical and mental health
Awaab's Law: Why the government is forcing failing landlords to fix social housing more quickly
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Awaab's Law: Why the government is forcing failing landlords to fix social housing more quickly
UK housing is worst value for money of any advanced economy: 'We are a joke'
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UK housing is worst value for money of any advanced economy: 'We are a joke'
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Housing estate plagued by mould, damp and dire conditions. Now, residents are fighting back
Some renters are put off asking their landlords for repairs out of fear of rent increases
Some renters are put off asking their landlords for repairs out of fear of rent increases
'A national scandal': Nearly 5,000 deaths caused by cold and damp homes last winter
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'A national scandal': Nearly 5,000 deaths caused by cold and damp homes last winter
Outrage after one-year-old baby hospitalised six times due to damp and mould-ridden rental home
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Outrage after one-year-old baby hospitalised six times due to damp and mould-ridden rental home
Awaab Ishak: Toddler's death from mould leads to record social housing complaints
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Awaab Ishak: Toddler's death from mould leads to record social housing complaints
What to do if you have damp and mould in your home
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What to do if you have damp and mould in your home
Awaab Ishak: Why Rochdale toddler's death is being described as a 'defining moment'
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