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Asbestos and mesothelioma Asbestos Industrial disease

Former plumber paid six-figure settlement after Lambeth Council admits exposing him to asbestos

A former Lambeth Council plumber diagnosed with asbestos cancer, mesothelioma has received a £720,000 settlement payment from the local authority after it admitted exposing him to asbestos. 

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Human rights; Abuse Abuse in schools

Survivor of childhood sexual abuse by former teacher at St Augustine’s Catholic College settles legal case

A former pupil of St Augustine’s Catholic College in Wiltshire has settled a civil claim against Wiltshire County Council for sexual abuse committed by former teacher Robert Kalton.

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Gig economy

Dozens of delivery drivers join legal claim against Royal Mail-operated eCourier over workers’ rights

Forty-six eCourier drivers are taking legal action against the Royal Mail-owned courier service over their employment status

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