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Witness appeal following Didsbury asbestos-related death
A Heald Green family is appealing for information following the death of their mother from an asbestos-related disease.
Call for evidence for inquiry into racial injustice in UK maternity services
Campaign charity Birthrights wants to hear from women and their families as part of its inquiry into racial injustice in UK maternity services.
Former marine engineer at Chatham Docks obtains compensation for mesothelioma diagnosis
The man, who we refer to as David, started a five year apprenticeship at the age of 16 at Chatham Docks in 1953. He continued to be employed in the docks until 1984.
Public inquiry announced into plan for Cumbrian coal mine
A public inquiry is to be held into the controversial plan for a new coal mine near Whitehaven.
Scope of inquiry into East Kent Maternity Services announced
The scope of the inquiry into East Kent Maternity Services has been announced.
Islington Survivors Network welcomes in principle Islington council’s proposed Support Payment Scheme
Islington Survivors Network has welcomed in principle a payment scheme proposed by Islington council for survivors of abuse in Islington children’s homes.
Product safety laws to be upgraded, announces Government
Product safety laws that are over 30 years old are to be modernised to ensure they are fit for new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printing, the Government has announced.
Shipping company can be sued for shipbreaking worker’s death Court of Appeal rules
A shipping company that sold on a defunct vessel for demolition will have to face a claim by the widow of a man who died while breaking up the ship, following a judgment handed down today.
Child abuse ‘position of trust’ laws expanded to cover sports coaches and faith leaders
New legislation would make it a crime for sports coaches and faith leaders to engage in sexual relationships with 16 and 17-year-olds in their care.
Family of former Manchester City Council joiner appeal for information following asbestos-related death
The family of a former Manchester City Council joiner are appealing for former colleagues to come forward with information following his asbestos-related death.
Baby died following mismanaged breech delivery at Frimley Park Hospital
A couple whose baby died following a mismanaged delivery at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, want to prevent other families enduring the same pain.
Pandemic leaves possibility of up to 11,000 people living with undiagnosed breast cancer
Nearly 11,000 people in the UK could be living with undiagnosed breast cancer due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading breast cancer charity reports.