42 h. ago Alleged abuse victims of disgraced Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed are set to launch legal action against late billionaire's estate

Law firm Leigh Day said a pre-action letter has been sent to lawyers for the estate on behalf of the women, who worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss.

Economics

42 h. ago Five women plan legal claim against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate after abuse allegations

More than 100 alleged victims have contacted police to say they were sexually abused by the tycoon

Events

42 h. ago Five women plan to pursue legal claim against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate

The women worked as nannies and private air stewards for the former Harrods boss between 1995 and 2012, their lawyers said.

Politics

4 d. ago NHS announces 'world leading' DIY smear tests plan to eradicate cervical cancer by 2040

First female leader of NHS England Amanda Pritchard announces plan to eliminate cervical cancer vowing to 'save many more women the pain and trauma of cancer'

Politics

2 w. ago Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running ‘cartel’ in lawsuit

Players allege earnings are kept artificially lowRanking system and doping policies also under attackThe player advocacy organization founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil has launched a lawsuit against the governing bodies of professional tennis, marking an escalation in its battle to secure better rights for players.The six-year-old Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which has struggled to drive change from outside the system, is now pursuing legal action against the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The 163-page complaint, filed in the US district court for the southern district of New York, lists 12 current and former players as plaintiffs, including Pospisil, Nick Kyrgios and Sorana Cîrstea. It alleges that the governing bodies have systematically suppressed competition, manipulated prize money structures and imposed restrictive ranking systems that prevent players from seeking alterna...

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher issues apology over AFCON comments after Mohamed Salah Ballon d'Or claim

Jamie Carragher has issued an apology for his comments about the Africa Cup of Nations and claimed he was 'clumsy' with his language in his assessment of Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or chances

Politics

3 w. ago Rio Ferdinand makes bold Mohamed Salah claim ahead of Liverpool vs PSG

Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool's standout star on their romp towards the Premier League title and Rio Ferdinand is backing the Egypt international to win a first Ballon d'Or later this year

Politics

4 w. ago Women’s Super League clubs will hold vote on radical plan to scrap relegation

Proposal aims to provide stability as top flight and Championship expand from 12 to 16 teams up to 2030A radical plan to scrap relegation from the Women’s Super League as part of a major expansion of the professional game is to be voted on by clubs at the end of the season.Under proposals developed by the Women’s Professional League Ltd and revealed on Thursday, relegation from the 12‑team WSL would stop from the 2026-27 season as part of a gradual plan to expand both the top flight and the second‑tier Championship to 16 teams. Continue reading...

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