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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.
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.
Six‑figure settlement for family of woman who died after hospital fall
The family of a woman who died after a fall at Royal Oldham Hospital following a series of failures in her care have agreed a six-figure settlement.
Allergan breast implants claims resolved
A number of claimants represented by Leigh Day in their claims regarding Allergan breast implants have now resolved their cases.
Building ban delaying 2,000 new homes has “significantly damaged” town
A building ban in place since 2019 in North Herefordshire due to river pollution has seen plans for around 2,000 new houses put on hold in the town of Leominster, which has a population of 12,000 people.