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Midwife’s claim against NHS trust over Prevent referral linked to pro-Palestinian beliefs can proceed, Employment Tribunal rules
A former midwife’s discrimination claim against Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) over her referral to the Government’s Prevent Programme will proceed to a full hearing, following a judgment handed down by the Employment Tribunal.
High Court hearing over government failure to publish environmental reports
The government is facing a legal challenge over its failure to proactively share important environmental information.
Mia Shay St Hilaire died aged 12 after drinking nut contaminated milkshake, coroner concludes
Mia Shay St Hilaire, aged 12, from Sydenham died after she drank a milkshake contaminated with nuts, a coroner concluded at the inquest into her death.
Coroner raises concerns gambling self-exclusion scheme does not cover National Lottery products after death of man who took his own life because of gambling
A coroner has raised concerns in a report that further deaths could occur unless action is taken to include National Lottery online gambling products in the GAMSTOP self-exclusion scheme, to protect those experiencing gambling harm.
1970s summer job in Staffordshire may have exposed man to asbestos
A man who spent his school holidays working at a dairy factory in Staffordshire is appealing for help from former colleagues, following his diagnosis with mesothelioma.
Lawyers to appeal Dieselgate trial judgment
Lawyers representing vehicle owners in the Dieselgate trial say they intend to seek permission to appeal directly from the Court of Appeal after being refused permission to appeal by the trial judge.
Super-complaint alleges widespread police failures in tackling image-based abuse
A police super-complaint alleging systemic failures in the policing of image-based abuse across England and Wales has been submitted jointly by campaign group #NotYourPorn and the Centre for Women's Justice.
Campaigners knock back Eryri hydroelectric scheme with legal challenge
Campaigners have knocked back plans for a hydroelectric scheme in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) after submitting a legal challenge.
London Bullion Market Association on trial for certifying refiner that sourced gold from Tanzanian mine as “clean” despite allegations of systematic human rights abuse
A High Court trial begins in London on Wednesday 7 October 2026 over claims brought by the families of two miners allegedly killed by security forces at a gold mine in Tanzania.
Mother's search for answers after asbestos-related cancer diagnosis at 50
A mother is appealing for help after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, aged just 50.
Ridgeback bicycles could cause serious injuries if tyres fail, cautions product safety lawyer following recall
A product safety solicitor has expressed concern after the UK's consumer goods regulator announced a recall of certain Ridgeback bicycles due to defective bicycle tyres.
Legal 500 2027: Leigh Day secures Tier 1 rankings across key claimant practice areas
Leigh Day has again been recognised as a Tier 1 law firm by Legal 500 across a broad range of claimant-focused practice areas.