Awaab Ishak

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Angela Rayner confirms Awaab's Law is to be extended to protect private renters

Two-year-old Awaab died In a mould-infested flat in Rochdale in December 2020.

23 Sept

Awaab Ishak's parents welcome extension of law in his name after meeting Rayner

The Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has spoken with the parents of Awaab Ishak for the first time, ITV News has learned.

31 Jul

Dad of boy, 2, who died from mould exposure welcomes strict landlord plans

Awaab Ishak's father said landlords must listen to tenants and hopes legislation in his son's name can prevent other families facing their painful experience.

9 Jan

Father of toddler who died due to deadly mould says he felt 'powerless'

Awaab's Law: Bill sparked by death of toddler due to mould becomes law

Michael Gove pledges 30,000 new social homes per year to tackle housing crisis

Parents of Awaab Ishak hand in petition at Downing Street

Family subject to 'lazy assumptions' before toddler's death

Charity calls for Awaab's Law to extend to private renters in mouldy homes

Awaab's Law to be tabled by government in bid to prevent social housing deaths

Awaab Ishak: Mould guidance to be reviewed following toddler's death

'National disgrace': Thousands of complaints about mould in social housing

Housing association 'only tackled damp and mould two years after Awaab's death'

Manchester City Council reviews mould complaints after Awaab Ishak death

New housing boss promises to 'prioritise safety' following toddler's death