England’s housing ombudsman calls for survey of lead in properties
England’s housing ombudsman has called for a survey of properties to assess the presence of lead, after the impact of the toxic metal on human health was highlighted by a Financial Times investigation ...
‘Can’t afford this stress’: Man writes to Nirmala Sitharaman over insurance redressal, FM responds
Net incurred claims to net earned premium (claims ratio) of non-life insurance industry stood at 82.52% during 2023-24 as ...
Sheffield Council admits mistakes in calculating resident’s council tax reduction claim
Sheffield Council admitted fault and apologised to a man who was ordered to pay council tax arrears following a mistake.
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Council pays over £1,000 after delays in handling complaint
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman upheld a mother’s complaint against Herts County Council, after she endured a six month ...
Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people
The death toll from attacks by a rebel group in Colombia's Catatumbo region has risen to 60, the country's human rights ...
Telford child sex abuse survivor’s complaint ‘not investigated’ by Ombudsman
A woman who was sexually abused as a child in Telford almost 20 years ago will not have have her compliant against the ...
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Council guilty of delays but not of deliberately frustrating mum’s attempts to see her children
The local authority has apologised and paid the woman – known only as Mrs X in a report – £150 for the distress.
Deaths in Colombia rebel violence double to 60, ombudsman says
The death toll from rebel-related violence in a key drug trafficking region of Colombia has doubled to 60, the government's human rights ombudsman said on Saturday.
Death Toll in Colombia's Catatumbo Rises to 60, Ombudsman Says
BOGOTA (Reuters) - The Colombian government's human rights ombudsman said on Saturday the death toll from violence in the Catatumbo region had risen to 60, up from a previous tally of 30 from attacks ...
DUP MLA brands delay to Ombudsman report into 1976 Kingsmill massacre ‘despicable’
The head of Stormont's justice committee has slammed the delay of the Police Ombudsman's report into the Kingsmill massacre ...
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Ombudsmen use collaborative approach with senior living providers to ensure resident dignity, safety, expert says
Resident fears of retaliation from staff members for voicing concerns about care and services are common but preventable in ...
Maltreatment of prisoners exposed in SA Ombudsman’s annual report
South Australian Department for Correctional Services have raised alarm over an alleged misuse of power by prison staff.