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Government delays response to families deprived of visits to dementia relatives in care homes
Dementia support campaigners have reacted with fury as Government lawyers delayed their response to a call to tackle the issue of visiting relatives in care homes.
Declassified UK receives apology from Ministry of Defence after 'blacklisting' incident
An investigative journalism group has received an apology from the Ministry of Defence after it appeared to have been blacklisted in response to a question about the UK and Yemen.
Mother echoes call for allergy tsar after coroner's report into death of her daughter
A mother has joined in a call for an 'allergy tsar' as she marks the anniversary of her daughter's death after a major reaction to eating food that contained nuts.
Former Dyson Engineer succeeds in harassment and discrimination claim
A former engineer of Dyson Technology Ltd has succeeded in her claims for harassment and discrimination related to religion while working at Dyson Technology Ltd.
Mercedes agrees 1.5 billion dollar settlement in US
Mercedes parent company Daimler AG has agreed a 1.5 billion USD settlement with United States authorities over the cheat device emissions scandal which has unfolded across the Atlantic.
Law firms call for review of judicial review process to be genuine, fair and inclusive
A group of five law firms has written to the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, to voice concerns about the review of public law announced in July.
Government ordered to hand more US trade deal documents over to campaigners
Trade department criticised by tribunal for “serious shortcomings” in evidence and “concern” over its approach to transparency.
Former VW Boss to stand trial for organised fraud in Germany
In the latest development of the Dieselgate scandal, former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn will stand trial in Germany for fraud, tax evasion and breaching competition laws.
Legal challenge to Environment Agency decision to grant a permit for one of biggest waste incinerators in Europe
A campaign group, representing seven villages in Essex, has issued a legal challenge against the Environment Agency over concerns that residents will be exposed to the potentially hazardous effects of the development of one of Europe's biggest waste incinerators.
Potential legal case against largest UK care home operator HC-One
Law firm Leigh Day has announced that it is investigating potential legal action on behalf of families in England and Scotland against the UK's largest care home operator HC-One over allegations that systemic failings at their homes led to hundreds of COVID-19 deaths which would otherwise have been avoided.
Dementia carers challenge family visiting guidance issued to care homes
Campaigners working to improve life for those living with dementia claim the guidance given to care homes over visits to family members during the pandemic is unlawful.
Claim is filed over alleged human rights abuses at Tanzanian diamond mine
A claim has been filed in the high court on behalf of more than 30 Tanzanian nationals who allege human rights abuses at the Williamson diamond mine, owned by British company Petra Diamonds Limited, in Tanzania.