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High Court rules Somerset Council tax reduction scheme unlawful in significant victory for disabled resident
The High Court has ruled in favour of Somerset resident Andy Mitchell in his judicial review challenge to Somerset Council’s council tax reduction scheme.
Leigh Day recognised in The Times Best Law Firms UK 2027
Leigh Day has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms UK 2027, a list highlighting firms commended by fellow solicitors and barristers for their work.
Manchester hospital admits failings led to stillborn baby death
St Mary’s Hospital in Manchester has admitted that failings in its antenatal care for a pregnant woman, who we have called Yasmin, who experienced reduced fetal movement which resulted in the stillbirth of her first baby, a girl who we have called Aisha.
BT admits responsibility for asbestos exposure that left Norfolk engineer with incurable cancer
A former BT engineer from Norfolk has received a six-figure settlement after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Chelmsford family searches for answers as former St John’s Hospital cleaner dies from asbestos-related cancer
The family of Lillian Lamb who worked as a cleaner at the former St John’s Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex for more than four decades are appealing for information following her death from mesothelioma.
Legal challenge launched over fox flushing licences in Scotland
Campaign groups League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) and Wild Justice have launched a legal challenge over licences for using dogs for fox flushing in Scotland.
Dieselgate compensation trial for Mercedes drivers to begin at High Court
A trial to determine how much compensation should be paid to motorists who owned a Mercedes vehicle found to have cheated UK emissions tests will begin at the High Court on Monday 9 November 2026.
Teachers win compensation in legal claim over pension value delays
Current and former teachers have received compensation after taking legal action against the Department for Education (DfE) over delays in providing pension valuations under the Teachers' Pension scheme.
Family believe Liverpool mother’s death may be linked to washing husband’s asbestos covered clothes
The family of Angela Barry from Liverpool are appealing for witnesses after her death from asbestos cancer mesothelioma, which they believe may have been caused by washing her late husband’s work clothes.
Leigh Day's Medical Negligence Triage Team triumph in Young Talent Awards
Leigh Day's Medical Negligence Triage Team seized a glittering prize at the Manchester Young Talent Awards (MYTAs), where they were named Team of the Year.
Al Fayed abuse survivors back court bid to have estate executors replaced
Survivors of sexual abuse by Mohammed Al Fayed are backing a bid to the High Court to have the executors of his estate replaced.
Hospital trust admits mother’s death from missed pulmonary embolism was avoidable as family receives settlement
The family of a woman who died after a pulmonary embolism was missed during a hospital visit have received a settlement from the NHS trust responsible for her care.