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Kent woman receives six-figure settlement from industrial giant Cape after husband’s asbestos cancer death
A woman from Kent has received a six-figure settlement payment from Cape Intermediate Holdings Limited (Cape), after her husband’s death from mesothelioma, a type of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure.
Leigh Day welcomes sentencing of former dance teacher Gregory Pichery
Abuse lawyers at law firm Leigh Day have welcomed the sentencing of former dance teacher Gregory Pichery, who has been jailed for four years after sexually assaulting young men while working at performing arts college in Leicester.
Leigh Day recognised in Times Best Law Firms UK 2026
Leigh Day has once again been recognised in the Times's list of the best UK law firms. The list highlights firms commended by fellow solicitors and barristers for their work.
Royal Sussex Hospital maternity service requires improvement
Royal Sussex Hospital maternity unit has been rated ‘requires improvement’ in a latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.
Leading consumer lawyer concerned at reports of riders being injured as Stromer issues bicycle recall
A leading consumer lawyer has said they are concerned riders have already been injured as a product recall has been issued for three models of Stromer electric commuter bicycle.
Police officers serve legal proceedings challenging 100-year-old ban on police union membership
Two serving police officers have launched judicial review proceedings in the High Court challenging a century-old legal provision that bars police officers from joining or forming a trade union.
Widow of former Aston Martin worker appeals for information following his asbestos-related death
The widow of a 45-year-old man who worked at Aston Martin is appealing for more information about the working conditions at the time he worked there.
Coroner to warn Transport for London further lives could be at risk following man’s death at Stratford tube station
A coroner has said he will issue a prevention of future deaths (PFD) report to Transport for London following the death of 72-year-old Brian Mitchell, who died at Stratford London Underground station on Boxing Day 2023.
Court of Appeal upholds ruling that asylum seekers were unlawfully detained on British Indian Ocean Territory of Diego Garcia
The British Indian Ocean Territories (BIOT) Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that 64 Tamil individuals, including 16 children, were unlawfully detained on the island of Diego Garcia for more than three years.
Addison Lee’s ‘vexatious, abusive and unreasonable’ conduct called out as judge rules drivers entitled to significant legal costs
An employment tribunal judge called out Addison Lee’s “unreasonable conduct” in relation to previously falsifying documents as he ruled that the company should pay drivers thousands in legal costs.
Coroner highlights missed opportunities in care given to 22-year-old William Giles before his death
The inquest into the death of 22-year-old William Giles, who died in hospital on 23 August 2023 has found that there were missed opportunities in the care he received at hospital in the period leading up to his death.
Carer’s response inappropriate and care provider ‘aggravated situation’ before balcony fall death of Jamie Cole, 25, inquest concludes
A care provider’s responses to Jamie Cole, 25, aggravated his situation before he died following a fall from a fifth floor balcony at a hotel in Tenerife.