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Airbus and MOD accused of concealing role in Saudi bribery scheme as High Court set to hear whistleblower case
Airbus and the MOD face fresh allegations that they concealed their knowledge of, and involvement in, a multi-million pound bribery scheme linked to senior Saudi officials.
Legal challenge opposes eviction of popular north London cafe operators
A judicial review claim has been filed at the High Court opposing the City of London Corporation’s decision to end the tenancies of three popular cafes in north London.
Surgical drain was left in woman’s body for 11 years after hysterectomy
A woman has received a five-figure settlement after a surgical drain from a hysterectomy was left in her body for more than a decade.
Unsafe air fryers can have “devastating consequences” warns product safety lawyer following Tower recall
A product safety solicitor has warned there can be devastating consequences when unsafe air fryers malfunction after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced a recall for several Tower air fryers.
High Court hearing for legal challenge opposing demolition of Bastion House and Museum of London
A legal challenge opposing the demolition of the historic Bastion House and Museum of London buildings in the Barbican area of London will be heard in the High Court this week.
Inquest concludes into the death of Ted Farmer, aged 19
The inquest concerning the death of Ted Farmer, aged just 19, concluded last week.
Husband and father died after his encephalitis symptoms were overlooked by hospital, says family
The wife of a man who died from encephalitis has raised serious concerns over his care after the condition was not picked up by medical staff at Leighton Hospital, meaning he went a week without diagnosis.
Police officers respond to Home Secretary's attempt to block court challenge to 100-year-old ban on police union membership
Police officers challenging the statutory ban preventing them from joining or forming a trade union have filed further submissions following attempts by the Home Secretary and the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) to stop their case from being heard.
Legal challenge launched against Oxford United stadium complex
A legal challenge has been threatened opposing the decision to green light plans for a new Oxford United football stadium complex, which received planning approval last month.
Wheelchair user to object to multi-million-pound Kent footpath diversion over inaccessible stepped bridge
A wheelchair user is preparing to formally object to Kent County Council’s decision to approve the diversion of two public footpaths over a proposed railway bridge that will be inaccessible to disabled people.
Ofcom faces judicial review over alleged failure to act on intimate image abuse location-based forums
Ofcom has been warned it could face a judicial review over its alleged failure to act against platforms hosting non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Seven homes identified as “high risk” due to PFAS contaminated soil in Thornton-Cleveleys
Investigations into the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS in soil near an industrial site in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, has identified seven nearby homes as “high risk”.