{"podcast":{"title":"Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","podcast_index_feed_id":7589499,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-henderson-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-henderson-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":765,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:43.360143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499"},"episode":{"title":"Landlords Face Stiffer Fines for Unsafe Rentals","slug":"landlords-face-stiffer-fines-for-unsafe-rentals","published_at":"2026-06-22T05:19:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/landlords-face-stiffer-fines-for-unsafe-rentals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/84bd3dbb-5c2b-4e2b-ab19-70b22401b70f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/84bd3dbb-5c2b-4e2b-ab19-70b22401b70f.mp3","summary":"Landlords in England face stiffer penalties—up to £7,000 fines—for ignoring serious safety hazards like damp, mould, or structural issues, as councils gain new enforcement powers. This move, part of a broader housing safety overhaul, also includes updated systems to spot risks faster and stronger tools to compel repairs. The goal? To shield tenants—especially kids and vulnerable renters—from dangerous, unhealthy homes. Advocates urge councils to act, while renters are now empowered to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation. It’s not just about fixing walls—it’s about ensuring every home is a foundation for health and dignity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28a4ad48a124f7e5","meta_description":"Landlords in England face stiffer penalties—up to £7,000 fines—for ignoring serious safety hazards like damp, mould, or structural issues, as councils gai…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":94,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/episodes/landlords-face-stiffer-fines-for-unsafe-rentals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/landlords-face-stiffer-fines-for-unsafe-rentals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}