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Jury finds “unsatisfactory, uncoordinated” search led to delayed discovery following inquest into death of Grant Nicholas Lowry
An inquest into the death of Grant Nicholas Lowry, who was found on 3 June 2022, heard of a litany of missed opportunities and failures during a 30-hour multi-agency search in which the vital first ‘golden hour’ to find a missing person was wasted.
Significant victory for Addison Lee drivers as tribunal backs claims on pay and working time
More than 900 drivers bringing claims against Addison Lee have secured a major legal victory after an employment tribunal ruled overwhelmingly in their favour on how compensation should be calculated.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS found in some Bentham residents
Investigations by ITV and ENDS Report have revealed that a number of Bentham residents have high levels of ‘forever chemicals’, known as PFAS, in their blood.
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be conducting a consultation on the protection of birds of conservation concern.
British Airways’ misleading climate claims need investigating, rules complaints body
Climate action campaigners Possible have achieved a ruling that some British Airways’ (BA) statements on its carbon emissions and its path to net zero should be investigated for accuracy.
‘Coped, but only just’: Covid Inquiry healthcare report prompts calls for urgent reform to protect patients and families
Groups representing those most affected by the pandemic say the Covid Inquiry’s Module 3 findings confirm the profound suffering caused by visiting restrictions and lack of access to care but warn the recommendations do not go far enough to ensure it never happens again.
Fresh inquest ordered into death of trans man following legal challenge
A fresh inquest will be held into the death of 20-year-old trans man Aiden Longmuir, after the first inquest was quashed following a legal challenge brought by his family.
Inquest into death of Arthur Soames finds Gambling Disorder and failings in mental health care contributed to his death
An inquest has concluded that 19-year-old student Arthur Soames from west London took his own life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling.
Farmers should not be accountable for polluting effects of manure spreading in Wye Catchment, say environment lawyers
Famers should not be accountable for the polluting effects of manure spreading in the Wye Catchment, say environment lawyers who are representing thousands of residents of the Wye Catchment in their legal claim against food production giants Avara Foods and sewage operators Welsh Water.
Wild Justice wins High Court challenge, with court ruling that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged
The High Court has ruled that Dartmoor commons have been mismanaged by Dartmoor Commoners’ Council (DCC), which did nothing to assess or prevent overgrazing resulting in the deterioration of important wildlife areas.
Individual and firmwide awards for Leigh Day at Northern Powerhouse Awards
Leigh Day has been recognised for excellent client service at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2026, with personal injury senior associate solicitor William Broadbent also being awarded Insurance Leading Associate of the Year.
Inquest finds the death of Irene Dzifa King Arthur was caused by gross failures in her hospital care which amounted to neglect
An inquest into the death of 47-year-old Irene Dzifa King Arthur has concluded that there were gross failures in her care in hospital that amounted to neglect, and were materially causative in her death from sickle cell anaemia.