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Tesco faces employment tribunal over claim it helped set the ‘market rates’ used to justify pay gap
Lawyers for more than 60,000 shop workers bringing equal pay claims against Tesco will tell the Employment Tribunal the supermarket giant cannot defend paying them less by pointing to “market rates”.
Event in Corby to discuss toxic contamination and public inquiries
A community event will be taking place in Corby on 7 May 2026 to discuss toxic contamination in the town, and explore the possibility of a public inquiry into the issue.
Just Eat faces worker status test at Employment Tribunal next week
An employment status hearing in relation to claims brought by more than 7,000 couriers against Just Eat is due to begin on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at the London Tribunals Centre.
Family of elderly WWII veteran 'left in agony' while drills roared outside her room settle claim with care home
The family of 98 year old World War II veteran Margaret Donaldson have settled a legal claim against Agincare, one of the largest care providers in the UK, after claiming she was left in severe pain for days while loud construction works, including pneumatic drilling, were carried out directly outside her room at St Peter’s Park Care Home in Bexhill.
High Court to hear disabled Somerset resident’s challenge of council tax reduction scheme
Somerset resident Andy Mitchell will have his case against Somerset Council challenging the lawfulness of its council tax reduction scheme heard next week.
First court hearing for River Wye pollution claim
A first hearing for the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk pollution claim will take place at the High Court in London on Monday 27 April 2026.
Gambling Disorder contributed to the death of Ellen Mulvey, inquest concludes
An inquest into the death of 44-year-old Ellen Mulvey, who lived in Cheshire, has concluded that Gambling Disorder contributed to her death.
Government urged to take action in wake of PFAS report calling for phasing out of ‘forever chemicals’
Lawyers from Leigh Day investigating PFAS pollution have urged the government to action recommendations made by an Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report addressing the risks of ‘forever chemicals’.
Environment lawyers contribute chapter to Legal 500 guide
Lawyers from Leigh Day’s environmental law teams have contributed a chapter to the seventh edition of the Legal 500’s Environment Comparative Guide.
Sarah Finch receives Goldman Environmental Prize over Supreme Court judgment
Environmental campaigner Sarah Finch has received the international Goldman Environmental Prize for her work campaigning against oil drilling in Surrey, which led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment over fossil fuel emissions.
Covid Inquiry calls for reform of Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
The UK Covid‑19 Inquiry has published Module 4 of its Final Reports, examining vaccines and therapeutics during the pandemic, including their development, authorisation, safety monitoring and delivery across the UK.
Legal challenge launched against Transport for Wales over Passenger Assist failures at Cardiff Central
A legal challenge has been launched against Transport for Wales (TfW) over its alleged failure to provide safe and reliable assistance for disabled passengers at Cardiff Central station.