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Brixton Plaza traders protected from eviction by High Court
The High Court has granted an injunction protecting independent traders at south London’s Brixton Plaza after they were told to move and make way for a new supermarket
Legal claim launched against government over failure to share environmental reports
Environmental campaigner and journalist Ben Webster has launched a legal claim against the government over its failure to publish key environmental information proactively.
Legal challenge lodged in High Court over approval of Oxford United FC stadium development
A campaign group has launched judicial review proceedings in the High Court challenging the decision to grant planning permission for Oxford United Football Club’s proposed new stadium, raising concerns around the impact on wildlife and aspects of the planned road closures.
Those seriously injured or bereaved as a result of Covid-19 vaccine hope upcoming report will trigger long‑awaited reform of vaccine compensation scheme
A group of vaccine-injured and bereaved families say they are hopeful that the recommendations of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry due to be published on 16 April 2026 will finally pave the way for meaningful reform of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS)
Jury finds “unsatisfactory, uncoordinated” search led to delayed discovery following inquest into death of Grant Nicholas Lowry
An inquest into the death of Grant Nicholas Lowry, who was found on 3 June 2022, heard of a litany of missed opportunities and failures during a 30-hour multi-agency search in which the vital first ‘golden hour’ to find a missing person was wasted.
Significant victory for Addison Lee drivers as tribunal backs claims on pay and working time
More than 900 drivers bringing claims against Addison Lee have secured a major legal victory after an employment tribunal ruled overwhelmingly in their favour on how compensation should be calculated.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS found in some Bentham residents
Investigations by ITV and ENDS Report have revealed that a number of Bentham residents have high levels of ‘forever chemicals’, known as PFAS, in their blood.
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be conducting a consultation on the protection of birds of conservation concern.
British Airways’ misleading climate claims need investigating, rules complaints body
Climate action campaigners Possible have achieved a ruling that some British Airways’ (BA) statements on its carbon emissions and its path to net zero should be investigated for accuracy.
‘Coped, but only just’: Covid Inquiry healthcare report prompts calls for urgent reform to protect patients and families
Groups representing those most affected by the pandemic say the Covid Inquiry’s Module 3 findings confirm the profound suffering caused by visiting restrictions and lack of access to care but warn the recommendations do not go far enough to ensure it never happens again.
Fresh inquest ordered into death of trans man following legal challenge
A fresh inquest will be held into the death of 20-year-old trans man Aiden Longmuir, after the first inquest was quashed following a legal challenge brought by his family.
Inquest into death of Arthur Soames finds Gambling Disorder and failings in mental health care contributed to his death
An inquest has concluded that 19-year-old student Arthur Soames from west London took his own life due to mental health distress exacerbated by gambling.