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Latest News

Wild Justice presses ahead with legal challenge against the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has issued a legal challenge to the government’s claim that the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill would not reduce environmental protections.

Inquest into death of Alex Eastwood concludes
An inquest into the death of 15-year-old kickboxing world champion Alex Eastwood following an unsanctioned exhibition kickboxing match laid bare a “chaotic and disjointed” approach by match organisers, a coroner said.

Former South Yorkshire miners could have “key information” following asbestos death of grandfather from Doncaster
The widow of a former South Yorkshire miner says people who worked alongside her husband could have “key information” following his death from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Latest Blogs

Investigation into the deaths of elderly patients at a Hull Hospital
Clinical negligence partner Matthew Westlake and paralegal Taylor Ingham respond to reports of a police investigation into the deaths of 11 elderly and frail cardiology patients at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull.

Church of England abuse – more cases in the news and a long wait for victim compensation
Leigh Day abuse claims partner Andrew Lord discusses reports of further safeguarding issues within the church and the wait victims have to receive compensation.

New NHS programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth – a welcome move amidst an ongoing maternity crisis
Medical negligence solicitor Firdous Ibrahim welcomes an NHS programme to boost maternity safety and prevent brain injuries during childbirth, drawing comparisons with one recent case that highlights the urgent need for improvement.