Whistle-blowing former GMP detective Maggie Oliver, who campaigns for survivors of abuse, has confirmed her position on reviews into child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.
27.06.2023 - 17:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's message to rogue landlords is clear - 'change is coming'.
He took to the stage at the Housing 2023 Conference at Manchester Central to deliver a speech, announcing a raft of policies to fix rental woes. Mr Burnham wants 'a healthy home for all by 2038’.
Bad landlords could find themselves stripped of their properties if they don’t comply with new standards or face further enforcement action.
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The mayor called on the government to give Greater Manchester bosses the power to apply a mandatory standard to all rented homes - and a new set of tools to enforce improvements. One key aspect is a regional roll-out of inspection at all rented properties, which would also protect tenants from eviction if they report concerns about poor conditions such as mould and damp.
The changes follow the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak. An inquest in 2022 found that mould and damp flat in Rochdale led to the toddler’s death in December 2020.
On Tuesday (June 27), members of the House of Lords approved the amendments for Awaab’s Law in a huge win for the campaign. The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill will now go for Royal Assent.
Mr Burnham, speaking about Awaab's case, said: "After the inquest verdict came in late last year, I met with the 10 council leaders [of Greater Manchester] and the general feeling was that ‘this is it’. This has got to be a complete line drawn on something that should not be happening in this day and age. It added an urgency to the conversation.
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“To be fair, Michael Gove responded in that way as well
Whistle-blowing former GMP detective Maggie Oliver, who campaigns for survivors of abuse, has confirmed her position on reviews into child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.
K.J. Yossman The U.K. Writers Guild has published its policy on artificial intelligence, setting out the challenges and potential benefits of the technology for writers. On the back of a recent survey organized by the Guild, which found 65% of respondents believed AI would reduce their writing income, the org. has published “Writers and AI: A policy position statement.” Among the concerns the policy document sets out are worries about fewer job opportunities, pay, copyright infringement and lack of regulation. The Guild suggests that although AI is not yet “sophisticated” enough to mimic professional writers, “this is a likely future scenario.”
Stacey Solomon found herself having an emotional evening as she publically shared her support to her husband Joe Swash as his most personal project to date hit screens. And not only that, she also became another step closer to watching her son leave primary school for the last time.
Hundreds of buses in Greater Manchester upgraded in a bid to bring down pollution might still not be meeting emissions standards. The government is now reviewing whether retrofitting buses at a cost of up to £16,000 each has worked, causing further delays in the region's Clean Air Zone saga.
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Perez’s parents escaped communist Cuba. We will always be pro-capitalism! Video via @sports8.
Andy Burnham needs to be handed more extensive powers to bring about substantial change in Greater Manchester, according to a new study.
Meghan Markle is reportedly planning to make a comeback without the support of her husband Prince Harry just weeks after the couple's joint business venture took a massive blow after being dumped by Spotify.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has expressed his intention to manage a top European club in the future.
Manchester is known for its heart-warming community spirit.
The Malta Film Commission has outlined its plans to take the Mediterranean island’s burgeoning locations business to the next level as it enjoys its busiest year ever, on the fringes of its new Mediterrane Film Festival.
Kim Kardashian says she’s trying to be a good role model for her kids.
For those fleeing war, escaping persecution or simply seeking a better life, Greater Manchester has long been a place of sanctuary for people all over the world. The latest census recently revealed that one in three residents living in Manchester were born outside the UK, with 94 languages spoken in the city.
Bus and tram tickets are to be launched cutting the cost of travel in Greater Manchester for many users by 20 per cent from September. The Bee Network starts on September 24, when the city-region becomes the first to bring bus services under local control since 1986.
Giovanni Pernice has opened up about his move to the UK as he prepares for another stint dazzling audiences and fans of Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who is set to return to the ballroom this autumn, took to social media with a video as he discussed the three things he wished he knew when he left Italy.
While the world has been freaking out about Kim Cattrall‘s truly surprising return to the Sex and the City universe, her cast mates have been speaking out — and not everyone is so thrilled. Or, at least, they don’t love the circumstances…
When we first heard Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes had ended things yet again, it sounded like one of those conscious uncouplings you hear so much about. You know, they both just realized it was a mistake to have gotten back together in the first place.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis dressed in matching outfits with a hidden message at Trooping the Colour.The Wales family co-ordinated their clothing with red and white motifs, in reference to the Welsh flag. George, nine, and Louis, five, wore matching navy suits and red ties while Charlotte, eight, picked a white dress with an adorable red trim and neck scarf. The royal siblings travelled in a horse drawn carriage with Queen Camilla, who is Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, and their mum, the Princess of Wales, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards.