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Residents launch legal challenge against Government’s approval of Chinese “super‑embassy”
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) has filed a High Court challenge to the UK Government’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the Royal Mint Court site into a new Chinese “super-embassy”.
Statement by the family of Yubin Tamang following Justin Clarke-Samuel sentencing
The family of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang who died in a hit-and-run collision involving a car driven by Justin Clarke-Samuel have released a statement following the rapper’s sentencing.
Employment tribunal to decide level of compensation for Addison Lee drivers bringing worker status claim
An employment tribunal is set to decide how much compensation more than 900 drivers are entitled to receive from Addison Lee in their ongoing worker status claim, with potential payouts of tens of thousands of pounds.
Harrods settlement scheme for abuse survivors to close in March 2026
Survivors of abuse linked to the former owner of Harrods Mohammed Al Fayed have until 31 March 2026 to seek compensation through the Harrods Redress Scheme.
Met urged to treat Harrods abuse scandal as trafficking operation
Lawyers representing survivors of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate the offences as trafficking, using the prism of the Modern Slavery Act.
Bright Horizons Finchley Road families meet Education Secretary on early years safeguarding reforms after Vincent Chan conviction
Families whose children attended Bright Horizons Nursery and Pre-School on Finchley Road, Camden met with The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, at the Department for Education in Westminster to press for urgent reforms to strengthen safeguarding in early years settings.
High Court to hear challenge over changes to regulation of genetically modified plants
The High Court will hear a legal claim contesting changes to the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Baroness Amos report identifies racism and “poor” staff relationships as factors in maternity care failings
Baroness Amos’ interim report into maternity failings has identified systemic issues in maternity care “at every stage”.
British holidaymaker describes “terrifying” hotel fire in Spain as lawyers investigate claims on behalf of families
A British mother has described waking up to smoke-filled corridors and guests screaming for help during a major hotel fire at a holiday resort in Majorca last summer.
Dhan Kumar Limbu and others v Dyson Technology Limited, Dyson Limited and Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
The parties to the claim entitled Dhan Kumar Limbu and others v Dyson Technology Limited, Dyson Limited and Dyson Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, issued with case reference QB-2022-001698, have reached a settlement of the proceedings.
South West Water sewage pollution claim expanded across Devon and Cornwall
A legal action against South West Water (SWW) over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
Inquest into death of dancer who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent concludes
An inquest into the death of Kerri-Anne Donaldson heard she was released from a mental health unit just hours before her death after staff incorrectly downplayed her level of risk.