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Daughter of former engineer appeals for witnesses following father’s death from mesothelioma
A woman is calling for potential witnesses to come forward who may have information about how her father came into contact with asbestos during his employment at Wellman Incandescent Furnace Co Limited in Barrow in Furness and Worcestershire.
EHRC guidance on gender to face legal challenge in High Court
A legal challenge opposing parts of interim guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "sex” for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is set to be heard in the High Court this week.
UK Government faces legal challenge over broken promise to evacuate family from Gaza
A young family trapped in Gaza are taking legal action against the UK Government over its failure to facilitate their evacuation to the UK, despite making a commitment to do so over two months ago.
Inquest into the death of 36-year-old Londoner Lee Adams finds that gambling disorder caused him to take his own life
An inquest into the death of 36-year-old Lee Adams from south London has concluded that his death was caused by gambling disorder after he lost his entire monthly pay on online slots games in the hours before his death.
Hospital trust admits failings after elderly father died hungry, thirsty and alone
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability in relation to the death of 86-year-old Vincent Pettitt, who died from pneumonia in hospital in 2020 after aspirating an unthickened cup of coffee left by his bedside.
Ex-England captain David Watson wins latest legal fight for recognition of football’s toll on his health
Former England football captain David Watson has taken a major step in his fight to have his neurological condition recognised as being the result of repeated head injuries sustained during his playing career.
Family of former shopfitter who lined fire doors with asbestos appeals for information following his death from mesothelioma
The family of a former shopfitter originally from Benwell, Newcastle are urging for potential witnesses to come forward following his death from mesothelioma.
Sheffield Hallam University, recognising its failure to protect academic freedom, reverses research ban on forced labour in China
Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery, Dr, Laura Murphy, has secured a pledge to protect her academic freedom from Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) after documents revealed that for nearly two years, the university had acceded to pressure by a Chinese Government foreign intelligence service to curtail her research into forced labour.
Legal challenge filed against second runway at Gatwick Airport
A legal challenge has been filed by campaign group Communities against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) opposing plans to add a second operating runway to Gatwick Airport.
Legal challenge to Luton Airport expansion set to be heard in High Court
A legal challenge opposing the expansion of London Luton Airport will be heard at the High Court on 4 and 5 November 2025.
Trust report finds serious failings at Addenbrooke’s hospital linked to suspended surgeon Kuldeep Stohr
A report commissioned by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has revealed serious concerns and “a series of missed opportunities” about the treatment of hundreds of patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, following a review into the conduct of Kuldeep Stohr, a suspended paediatric orthopaedic surgeon.
Swim England makes steps to address historical abuse
Abuse claims specialist Dino Nocivelli considers the announcement that Swim England has appointed the NSPCC to conduct a historical case review, and whether it is comprehensive enough.