by Emma Williamson | Oct 21, 2011 | Housing
Landlord Action, a company specialising in tenant eviction, report that a rise in rent arrears cases has been followed by an increasing number of tenants defending eviction cases at court and appealing judges’ decisions. Defended cases have risen from 9% in 2010 to an all time high of 13%, so far in 2011.
by Emma Williamson | Oct 21, 2011 | Housing
A new report from leading housing groups warns the Government is failing to deliver on its promises to boost housing supply and protect the vulnerable.
by Emma Williamson | Oct 20, 2011 | Food Safety
Croydon Council prosecuted Croydon Kebabs Ltd and Mr Alparslan Targan (as the Food Business Operator) for poor conditions and operations at the Croydon Kebab Centre (Photo Gallery Below).
by Emma Williamson | Oct 20, 2011 | Public Health
New research reveals that one in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated with faecal matter. Experts say the most likely reason for the potentially harmful bacteria festering on so many gadgets is people failing to wash their hands properly with soap after going to the toilet.
by Emma Williamson | Oct 20, 2011 | Public Health
A further three confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in people who have travelled to Corfu since August, has been identified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). This brings the total to 12, and three possible cases with travel history to Corfu are under investigation.