News
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Latest News
Manchester City fans call for club to scrap “discriminatory” season ticket policy
Trade Union Blues have urged Manchester City Football Club to rethink a recently introduced minimum-game season policy, which they believe is the first of its kind in the country and unlawfully penalises fans unable to attend matches.
Inquest into the death of 16-year-old Rhianan Rudd finds there were missed opportunities by several of the agencies responsible for safeguarding her before her death
An inquest into the death of 16-year-old Rhianan Rudd, the youngest female ever to be charged with terror offences in the UK, has found there were missed opportunities by Counter Terrorism Police, Prevent, Derbyshire County Council and a number of mental health bodies in the period leading up to her death
Court of Appeal rules decision to cut walking and cycling funding was unlawful
The government’s decision to cut dedicated funding to walking and cycling schemes (active travel) by two-thirds was unlawful, Appeal Court judges have ruled.
Latest Blogs
Church of England abuse – more cases in the news and a long wait for victim compensation
Leigh Day abuse claims partner Andrew Lord discusses reports of further safeguarding issues within the church and the wait victims have to receive compensation.
New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth – a welcome move amidst an ongoing maternity crisis
Medical negligence solicitor Firdous Ibrahim welcomes an NHS programme to boost maternity safety and prevent brain injuries during childbirth, drawing comparisons with one recent case that highlights the urgent need for improvement.
International Workers' Memorial Day and the tactics of the asbestos industry
For International Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2025, Partner Joanne Candlish reflects on more than 30 years of bringing successful legal claims against industrial titans whose workers suffered lethal asbestos exposure.
Meet the press office team
Caroline Ivison
Caroline works with all departments in the firm to provide media relations and internal communications support.
Maxine Wolstenholme
Maxine works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager
Mike O'Connor
Mike works across all Leigh Day departments as a senior media relations manager