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Inadequate Carbon Monoxide alarms putting 30 million tenants at risk

20 June, 20160 Comments
A new report has revealed that many carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are not fit for purpose. A new report, co-funded by the European Union and the Product Safety Forum of Europe (PROSAFE), has revealed that more than half (52%) of the carbon monoxide alarms tested across seven EU member states posed a ‘high’ or ‘serious
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Dangerous practices continue, despite a string of legal judgments – Do we actually care about our young people?

23 July, 20140 Comments
Young people should not be living in B&Bs   Local authorities are continuing to place 16- and 17-year-olds in bed and breakfast accommodation despite legal judgments Bed and breakfasts lack the stability and support that vulnerable young people require, and may increase the risks they face. Composite: guardian.co.uk The use of bed and breakfast accommodation
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