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Infected blood victims’ lawyers will hold new Prime Minister to compensation pledge
Infected Blood Inquiry core participants’ lawyers say they will hold the new Prime Minister to their campaigning pledge to compensate victims of the contaminated blood scandal.
Appeal for help from former Birmingham foundry workers
Former foundry worker Roger Barratt believes his work around iron and zinc furnaces in Birmingham in the mid-1960s has left him with a fatal asbestos related illness.
Leigh Day investigating Stade de France group claim on behalf of Liverpool FC fans
Law firm Leigh Day is investigating a group claim legal action on behalf of Liverpool FC fans, and others, who attended the UEFA Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris on 28 May 2022.
Pre-inquest review hearing into the death of Celia Marsh
A pre-inquest review (PIR) hearing regarding the death of Celia Marsh has been held at Avon Coroner’s Court in Flax Bourton.
Solicitors representing hundreds of contaminated blood victims welcome recommendation of interim payments
Solicitors acting for over 350 core participants of the Infected Blood Inquiry have welcomed the interim report from Sir Brian Langstaff that recommends to the government that interim payments should be made “without delay”.
Family of former Ericsson Telephones Ltd driller appeals for information following asbestos-related diagnosis
The widower of a former driller at Ericsson Telephones Ltd in Beeston, Nottingham, is appealing for former colleagues to come forward with information following the death of his wife from an asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma.
Brother and sister appeal to former Blackpool telephone exchange workers over dad’s sudden death
A brother and sister whose dad died suddenly of asbestos related cancer during the pandemic are hoping for answers from his former colleagues at Blackpool telephone exchange.
Lethal asbestos exposure settlement for former plumbers’ mate
A man who came into contact with lethal asbestos over just six months working as a plumbers’ merchant labourer has secured a substantial settlement after he developed mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by asbestos, in retirement.
Salford Royal Hospital announces review of spinal surgery patients
A review of spinal surgery patients treated at Salford Royal Hospital has been announced by Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust following concerns raised about the work of surgeon John Bradley Williamson, reports the Sunday Times.
Major legal challenge to decision to allow exploratory oil and gas well in Surrey
Campaigners have issued a major legal challenge to a government decision to allow an exploratory oil and gas well to be dug in Dunsfold in the vicinity of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
NHS Trust admits it refused to help suicidal man because of arrest warrant
The family of a man who took his own life the day after he was refused a mental health assessment in a hospital accident and emergency department have received a settlement from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans welcome Women’s Health Strategy
Fertility equality campaigners Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans have welcomed the announcement by the government today of the Women’s Health Strategy which includes plans to remove additional barriers to IVF for female same-sex couples.