9 h. ago Lawyers claim more than 1,000 people to join legal action against Marks and Spencer after customer data breach

Suit follows data breach that saw personal details of customers stolen by cyber criminals

Economics

14 h. ago The Salt Path author could face legal action from publisher if she misled readers over best

EXCLUSIVE: Raynor Winn has been accused of fabricating, or misleading readers, about some parts of her best-selling book including her husband Moth's battle with a degenerative illness.

Culture

19 h. ago Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12.

Events

21 h. ago Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.

Events

22 h. ago Concern after Loyalist bonfire in Belfast is sited close to electricity substation

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.

Events

27 h. ago Birkenstock targets fakes amid growing pressure on India’s counterfeit trade

Birkenstock takes legal action in India against multiple manufacturers allegedly involved in producing and exporting dupes

Events

31 h. ago Governments like mine have a duty to stand up to Israel. Far too many have failed | Gustavo Petro

Without decisive action, we risk stripping the global legal order of its remaining protections for less-privileged nationsGustavo Petro is the president of ColombiaOver the past 600 days, the world has watched Benjamin Netanyahu lead a campaign of devastation in Gaza, the escalation of regional conflict, and a reckless abandonment of international law at large.Governments such as mine cannot afford to remain passive. In September 2024, when we voted for the United Nations general assembly resolution on Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, we assumed concrete obligations – investigations, prosecutions, sanctions, asset freezes, and cessation of imports and arms. That resolution set a deadline of 12 months for Israel to “bring to an end without delay its unlawful presence”. One hundred and twenty-four states voted in favour, including Colombia. The clock is now ticking.Gustavo Petro is the president of Colombia Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Ealing could face legal action over children's centres closures

Ealing could face legal action over children's centres closures  BBC

Politics

3 d. ago London council faces legal action after installing road crossing in colours of transgender pride flag

The local authority installed the blue, pink and white painted crossing in Bloomsbury at a cost of £10,464

Politics

3 d. ago Turkey threatens Spotify with legal action after it hosts user

Dr Batuhan Mumcu, 42, called for legal action against Spotify in a post on X on Friday, stating that the platform 'persistently refuses' to take 'necessary steps' to remove 'offensive' content.

Events

5 d. ago Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Legal bullying’: global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

After US jury said it should pay oil pipeline firm $660m, Greenpeace is hoping to reclaim funds via EU anti-Slapp lawThe outcome of a court case in the Netherlands could shape the right to protest around the globe for decades to come, campaigners have warned, as figures show a dramatic rise in legal action taken by fossil fuel companies against activists and journalists.Greenpeace International is using a recently introduced EU directive to try to reclaim costs and damages it incurred when a US jury decided it should pay the oil pipeline corporation Energy Transfer more than $660m in damages earlier this year. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Bid to temporarily block Palestine Action ban to be heard at High Court

Huda Ammori, the co-founder of Palestine Action, is seeking to bring a legal challenge against the Home Office over the decision to ban the group.

Events

5 d. ago Warring music managers Simon Cowell and Simon Fuller set for awkward reunion as they both plan to attend Mel B's star

Having twice locked horns through legal action, it is safe to say Simons Cowell and Fuller are not the best of friends. 

Events

5 d. ago Ban on Palestine Action clears Parliament but faces legal challenge

The House of Lords backed proscribing the group under the Terrorism Act 2000 without a vote.

Politics

6 d. ago UK Watchdog threatens Ticketmaster with legal action over Oasis reunion tickets

The watchdog is concerned Ticketmaster misled fans including selling 'platinum' tickets that had no additional benefits.

Events

8 d. ago Rise in legal action against renewables companies over minerals

Renewable energy and critical minerals projects often want to mine on sacred lands but minority groups are fighting back through the courtsLocated in Wikieup, Arizona, at the meeting point of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, H’a’Kamwe’ has for centuries had sacred significance for the Hualapai tribe. They regard the hot spring, fed by water naturally stored underground in volcanic rocks, as a place for healing that symbolises their connection to the land.So when an Australian mining company announced plans to begin exploratory drilling for lithium at 100 locations on Hualapai land, including as close as just 700 metres from H’a’Kamwe’, they regarded it as a potential desecration. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Palestine Action makes legal bid to block government from putting it on the banned list under anti

Palestine Action today began its legal bid to block the government from putting it on the banned list under anti-terror legislation.

Politics

9 d. ago Palestine Action seeking legal challenge against UK Government bid to ban group

An urgent hearing was held at the High Court on Monday after Palestine Action said they were left with "no choice".

Politics

9 d. ago P&O Ventura cruise ship sees 60 passengers sue after falling ill on 'nightmare' holiday

More than 60 passengers who fell seriously ill on PandO cruise ships are taking legal action, claiming their luxury trips turned into "nightmare" holidays

Politics