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Dermatologists warn of ‘life-changing’ allergies triggered by gel polishes leaking into skin
Experts have recently warned of a rise in the number of people developing allergies triggered by chemicals in gel polishes, which could prevent them from having certain operations such as cataracts, dental work, and joint replacements.
London Fire Brigade issues new warning over e-bikes and e-scooters
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has recently issued a safety warning regarding the storing and charging of e-bikes and scooters following two devastating house fires in London over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Rights and climate collective issues High Court challenge after planning inspector dilutes West Oxfordshire Council’s net zero plans for Salt Cross Garden Village
Rights and climate collective Rights: Community: Action (RCA) has issued a High Court legal challenge to a decision to water down the net zero ambitions of West Oxfordshire District Council in its plan for Salt Cross Garden Village.
Sainsbury’s bid to halt equal pay claim on a technicality is thrown out by Court of Appeal
Sainsbury’s attempt to have supermarket workers’ equal pay claims thrown out on a technicality have been rejected by the Court of Appeal.
Compensation secured for former Dagenham Docks worker following mesothelioma diagnosis
A former handyman who spent a long career working on the Dagenham Docks settled his claim with his former employer for a six-figure sum after he was sadly diagnosed with asbestos related cancer, mesothelioma.
Infected blood victims’ lawyers welcome framework for compensation announced in second interim report
Infected Blood Inquiry core participants’ lawyers have welcomed the framework for compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal announced in the inquiry’s Second Interim Report published today.
Lower Lee School: Appeal for information about abuse by former staff
A large group of former pupils who attended Lower Lee School in Woolton, Liverpool in the 1980s and 1990s are appealing for other former pupils and staff at the school who may have information about the alleged abuse they suffered to come forward.
Home Office agrees to release victims of trafficking into safe accommodation
Lawyers and campaigners working to help victims of trafficking and modern slavery have welcomed a change to Home Office guidance concerning safe accommodation following a legal challenge.
Cervical cancer in woman, 23, went undiagnosed after GP failed in duty of care
A GP admitted she had failed in a duty of care after a 23-year-old woman’s cervical cancer went undiagnosed.
Heart patient receives damages after surgeon’s failed attempt at new PEARS procedure
An engineer who underwent heart surgery has settled a case against a surgeon who was referred to the General Medical Council following his treatment.
Sussex residents’ bid to save Area of Outstanding Natural beauty from oil exploration project
A Sussex residents’ association has launched a High Court challenge to try to save an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty from an oil exploration project.
Recall notice for Shimano PRO Vibe alloy stem
Product safety lawyers have voiced their concerns after bike components manufacturer Shimano issued a recall notice on PRO Vibe alloy stems purchased since May 2020.