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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.
Widow appeals for information after Widnes father-of-five dies from mesothelioma seven months following diagnosis
A woman from Widnes, Cheshire is appealing for information following her 53-year-old husband’s death from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, just seven months after his diagnosis.
Brixton Plaza traders protected from eviction by High Court
The High Court has granted an injunction protecting independent traders at south London’s Brixton Plaza after they were told to move and make way for a new supermarket
Legal claim launched against government over failure to share environmental reports
Environmental campaigner and journalist Ben Webster has launched a legal claim against the government over its failure to publish key environmental information proactively.
Legal challenge lodged in High Court over approval of Oxford United FC stadium development
A campaign group has launched judicial review proceedings in the High Court challenging the decision to grant planning permission for Oxford United Football Club’s proposed new stadium, raising concerns around the impact on wildlife and aspects of the planned road closures.
Those seriously injured or bereaved as a result of Covid-19 vaccine hope upcoming report will trigger long‑awaited reform of vaccine compensation scheme
A group of vaccine-injured and bereaved families say they are hopeful that the recommendations of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry due to be published on 16 April 2026 will finally pave the way for meaningful reform of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS)
Jury finds “unsatisfactory, uncoordinated” search led to delayed discovery following inquest into death of Grant Nicholas Lowry
An inquest into the death of Grant Nicholas Lowry, who was found on 3 June 2022, heard of a litany of missed opportunities and failures during a 30-hour multi-agency search in which the vital first ‘golden hour’ to find a missing person was wasted.
Significant victory for Addison Lee drivers as tribunal backs claims on pay and working time
More than 900 drivers bringing claims against Addison Lee have secured a major legal victory after an employment tribunal ruled overwhelmingly in their favour on how compensation should be calculated.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS found in some Bentham residents
Investigations by ITV and ENDS Report have revealed that a number of Bentham residents have high levels of ‘forever chemicals’, known as PFAS, in their blood.
Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be conducting a consultation on the protection of birds of conservation concern.
British Airways’ misleading climate claims need investigating, rules complaints body
Climate action campaigners Possible have achieved a ruling that some British Airways’ (BA) statements on its carbon emissions and its path to net zero should be investigated for accuracy.