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Mother of four diagnosed with asbestos cancer appeals for help from former colleagues
A mum-of-four diagnosed with terminal asbestos cancer mesothelioma believes it was caused by her job as a bookkeeper in North London, and is appealing for her former colleagues to come forward with information.
Former bricklayer appealing for witnesses following asbestos lung disease diagnosis
A retired bricklayer from Hull is appealing for information from former colleagues to help identify how he may have been exposed to asbestos, following his diagnosis with pleural thickening.
Surgeon who claimed ‘flirting’ and ‘banter’ found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault
Senior hospital consultant Amal Bose from Thurnham, Lancaster has been convicted of 12 counts of assault after a jury heard he used his seniority to sexually assault female hospital staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Woman hit by two tube trains “optimistic” as High Court trial against Transport for London is set for 2027
Sarah de Lagarde, from Camden, London who lost her right arm and leg after being hit by two tube trains has said she is “feeling optimistic” as her case against Transport for London (TfL) is due to go to trial in 2027.
Green light for River Action legal challenge against Ofwat over water bills
Campaign group River Action has been granted permission to proceed with its legal claim against water regulator Ofwat over customers’ bills and its regulation of water companies.
Abuse victim’s “devastation” after boxing coach spared trial
A man who experienced childhood sexual abuse at the hands of his boxing coach has expressed his “devastation” after his abuser was declared not fit for trial, three years after he was initially reported.
Government policy restricting green planning ambitions to be challenged in Court of Appeal
Climate campaign group Rights Community Action (RCA) will challenge government policy restricting the green ambitions of local planning authorities in the Court of Appeal.
Health Secretary announces inquiry into NHS maternity services
The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has today (23 June 2025) announced a ‘rapid’ national inquiry into NHS maternity services in England.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity and neonatal care is “inadequate” and has “significant shortfalls”, report finds
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has graded maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as “inadequate” and identified “significant shortfalls” in the standard of care as it published its findings into maternity and neonatal services.
High Court trial finds Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy oil pollution in Nigeria
The High Court has ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for legacy, or historic, oil pollution which has devastated the environments of two communities in Nigeria. The judgement means that Shell, and its former Nigerian subsidiary, can be held liable for oil spills and leaks going back many years.
Barts Health NHS Trust employees challenge “discriminatory” uniform policy silencing Palestinian support
Three NHS workers have launched legal action against Barts Health NHS Trust arguing that its new uniform and dress code policy unlawfully discriminates against them because of their pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist beliefs.
More than 60 former Hill End Adolescent Unit patients settle claims for sedation and abuse in late 1960s to early 1990s
Former Hill End Adolescent Unit patients have settled claims against the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care for five-figure sums.