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www.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
California

California farmworkers cheer new housing in town scarred by mass shooting

California farmworkers facing poor living conditions due to high cost of living. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Education

Rat bites and chronic asthma': schools on frontline of UK housing crisis

Children in temporary accommodation face health risks like chesty coughs, sewage leaks, and rat infestations, negatively impacting their education and well-being. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Mapped: Where tenants are most likely to live in an unfit home in England

Tenants in Yorkshire and the North West face worst housing conditions in England
Calls for extending decent home standard to private rented homes [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Millions of children at risk from killer mould as families struggle to heat homes

One in three young families in the UK are stuck in homes with recurring mold problems.
3.4 million people in the UK with children under six are exposed to mold, with 850,000 parents living with a serious mold problem. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Parents plead for help after girl, one, taken to hospital six times due to mould

A one-year-old girl in south London has been sent to hospital six times due to damp and mould in her flat, sparking concerns about her health and prompting a plea for help from the local council.
The family's situation is reminiscent of the tragic case of Awaab Ishak, who died from a respiratory condition caused by extensive mould.
Overcrowding in London is a problem, with 11% of households in the city classified as overcrowded, compared to 4% nationally. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

It's so cold': leaseholders left without central heating in London block

Dozens of leaseholders in a London block have been without central heating since October, with freezing temperatures and Arctic winds approaching.
The freeholder, Grandpex Company Limited, has made nearly £12m in profits but has not resolved the heating issue at the property. [ more ]
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