NHS Grampian has warned that further delay remains possible on Graham’s two hospital projects in Aberdeen, with the Anchor cancer centre now expected to open in May 2027 and the Baird Family Hospital still scheduled for September 2027. The report cites unresolved technical, defect, commissioning and assurance issues, including water-safety measures, ventilation cooling strategy, electrical resilience and testing requirements.
The Environment Agency sets out management requirements for intensive pig and poultry farming permits, centred on a written management system to identify and reduce pollution risks. The guidance covers environmental policy, site security, maintenance, accident planning, staff training and climate change adaptation, with an emphasis on keeping records and reviewing plans regularly.
The government has announced a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law from social housing into the private rented sector, with the aim of imposing strict repair timeframes for serious health and safety hazards such as damp and mould. The article also notes that the Renters Rights Act has already introduced fines for category 1 hazards, and that the consultation will help determine how the new protections will be implemented and when they will take effect.
The Government has launched a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law beyond social housing to the private rented sector, with potential coverage also for certain temporary, supported and care-related housing. The proposal would impose legally binding deadlines for landlords to address dangerous damp and mould, building on existing duties to deal with serious health and safety hazards.
The article reports support from several advocacy and charity groups for the government’s consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector. The focus is on faster action to address hazards such as damp and mould, with calls for the measures to be implemented urgently and applied effectively across different types of rented accommodation.
The article reports that a consultation on extending Awaab's Law to the private rental sector is due to close on 18 December. It indicates a potential forthcoming change to health and safety obligations in private rented housing, but provides no further detail on the proposed scope or timetable.
