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Government admits to error of law in approval for Essex train station car park extension
The government has accepted that a planning inspector failed to apply updated law when reviewing the case for expanding a commuter car park at a train station in Essex.
Asda workers advance to the final stage of their equal pay battle
Asda workers fighting for equal pay have advanced to the final stage in their legal battle, as the Employment Tribunal ruled some of their jobs are of equal value to the jobs of their colleagues in Asda’s distribution centres.
Stop Uyghur Genocide threatens court challenge to Financial Conduct Authority over Shein bid to list on London Stock Exchange
Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) has stepped up its fight against Shein’s application to list on the London Stock Exchange with a threat to issue a High Court challenge to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Appeal made to Foreign Secretary over concerns about support for overseas fossil fuel projects
The campaign group Global Justice Now (GJN) has written to the Foreign Secretary asking the government to strengthen its commitment to ending support for overseas fossil fuel projects.
Children’s Commissioner will say to Court of Appeal that court safeguard must stay for children in care
The Children’s Commissioner will tell the Court of Appeal that she believes the courts must not be stripped of their safeguarding role for children in care who are deprived of their liberty.
First legal settlement for alleged body shaming at Royal Ballet School
A former dancer has settled a legal claim against the Royal Ballet School for body shaming during her time there.
Embassy discrimination claims ruling could lead to UK law change
A discrimination claim by a former UK Spanish Embassy has led to a ruling that the State Immunity Act (SIA) is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
Leading abuse lawyer calls for urgent meeting with Culture Secretary following ballet body shaming allegations
Abuse lawyer Dino Nocivelli has formally requested a meeting with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, following multiple allegations of body shaming abuse within England’s top ballet schools.
Home Secretary confirms plans to repeal the Safety of Rwanda Act following legal challenge by Asylum Aid
The Home Secretary has confirmed her intention to seek to repeal the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 by Summer 2025. The related Safety of Rwanda policy guidance will also be withdrawn.
Former oil refinery worker secures compensation following asbestos-related cancer diagnosis
A former oil refinery plumber and pipefitter has secured a six-figure settlement and an agreement for the cost of his future medical treatment to be paid after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos.
Family of 12-year-old girl from London who died after severe allergic reaction to a milkshake containing nuts welcome fine and community order for cafe operator
The family of 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire from Sydenham, London who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction after drinking a milkshake believed to have contained traces of nuts, have welcomed an £18,000 fine and 100-hour community order for the operator of Bermondsey’s Pop Inn Cafe.
Covid Inquiry to hear from lawyer taking on AstraZeneca on behalf of those seriously injured or bereaved as a result of Covid-19 vaccine
Leigh Day lawyer Sarah Moore will give evidence to Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry concerning the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) on Wednesday 29 January 2025.