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Former MPs take case against government over failure to investigate UK election interference to European Grand Chamber
Former MPs Caroline Lucas, Alyn Smith and Ben Bradshaw are escalating their legal challenge against the government over its failure to investigate foreign interference in UK elections.
Mother of former factory labourer appeals for witnesses after her son’s death from mesothelioma
The mother of a former labourer from Kent is urging people who may have information about the presence of asbestos at Haffenden factory to come forward.
Bereaved families and survivors call for public inquiry as report reveals major State failures in response to nihilistic pro-suicide forum
Ministry of Defence settles £12 million claim over discriminatory armed forces housing policy
Around 4,000 members of the armed forces are expected to receive around £1,000 in compensation after the Ministry of Defence settled a legal claim over rent allowances being denied to younger and unmarried personnel.
High Court rejects Natural England bid to hike legal costs for campaigners challenging badger culling
An attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ legal costs to challenge badger culling licences has been blocked by the High Court.
Medical negligence lawyer welcomes independent inquiry into maternity failings at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leigh Day’s Head of Medical Negligence Suzanne White has welcomed the announcement of an independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust following a series of critical inspections and regulatory concerns.
Fatal road crashes report could be a vital step toward meaningful change for victims, leading personal injury lawyer says
A new report warning that families of those killed in road crashes are being failed by the justice system has a chance to be “a vital step toward meaningful change”, a leading personal injury lawyer says.
Legal challenge against second Gatwick runway begins
Campaign group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has put forward a legal challenge opposing the construction of a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport.
Mother settles claim following the asthma-related death of her 10-year-old son
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who suffered a fatal asthma attack following a history of inadequate management of his asthma has settled her claim against Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Essex Partnership University NHS Trust, Queensway Surgery and East of England Ambulance Trust.
Asbestos claims lawyers welcome increase to Mesothelioma Scheme awards
Leading asbestos claims lawyers who sit on the Oversight Committee of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS), and who have campaigned for improvements to the scheme for several years, have welcomed an announcement from the Department for Work and Pensions to upgrade compensation tariffs under the scheme by 49%.
Tribunal orders government to release details on net zero meetings with companies
A Tribunal judge has ordered the government to release details from notes and briefings held between the Secretary of State for Wales (SoS) and private companies, including Shell and Toyota, on net zero policies.
Dieselgate cheat device trial to begin in the High Court
The legal claims against five leading car manufacturers over the Dieselgate scandal will be heard at the High Court from 10.30am on Monday 13 October 2025, in the trial of the largest group claim in English and Welsh legal history.