7 h. ago Mike Lynch's widow facing damages battle as legal action from Bayesian disaster victims could wipe out her husband's estate

Angela Bacares, who survived the horrific sinking of the £25 million yacht Bayesian, could be facing a multimillion-pound compensation battle from the victims families.

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31 h. ago Nurse takes legal action against RCN in trans changing room row

Sandie Peggie has started action against the Royal College of Nursing

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33 h. ago Government will 'robustly defend' any compensation claims from thousands of Afghans whose lives were put at risk by massive data breach

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Government would 'robustly defend' any legal action or bid for compensation, adding these were 'hypothetical claims'.

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65 h. ago Fresh storm over John Torode's 'racist' comment: Friends of axed presenter accuse BBC of stitch

It is what cost John Torode his highly lucrative role as the face of MasterChef after two decades. What could the 59-year-old have uttered that was deemed so offensive it warranted his dismissal?

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3 d. ago I’m a serious injury lawyer, here are five important things to remember if you are making a road collision claim

If you have suffered an injury or trauma from a serious car collision, it is likely that you will be considering taking legal action.

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3 d. ago Boss crushed to death in horror work accident after offering to help colleague

Textile company director David Ames died after he was knocked down by an HGV and trapped on a row of steel storage racking at work. His family is now taking legal action

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3 d. ago Now TWO of John Torode's firms go bust owing £160k as he 'plans to take legal action against BBC over MasterChef sacking'

John Torode has been faced with a fresh blow following his MasterChef sacking as it's revealed two of his businesses have gone bust owing over £160,000 to creditors.

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3 d. ago John Torode's financial heartache as TWO of his firms go bust owing £160k as he 'plans to take legal action against BBC over MasterChef sacking'

John Torode has been faced with a fresh blow following his MasterChef sacking as it's revealed two of his businesses have gone bust owing over £160,000 to creditors.

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3 d. ago Grand slam organisers ready to make concessions for players amid dispute

All England Club offers talks on creating player councilSlams also face legal action from union set up by DjokovicWimbledon and the three other grand slam tournaments are willing to make concessions to the players in an attempt to resolve a dispute over prize money, pensions and player representation.The Guardian has learned that during discussions with representatives of several top-10 world-ranked men and women players at Wimbledon last week, the All England Club offered to hold talks over creating a player council to give athletes a voice in decisions over scheduling, as well as indicating a willingness to contribute to their pension and healthcare provision for the first time. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago John Torode 'plans to take legal action against BBC bosses for unfair dismissal' after he was sacked from MasterChef

MasterChef bosses are reportedly pushing to air Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final series 'when the dust settles' after they were both sacked from the cooking show.

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3 d. ago Devastated family take legal action after boss killed in 'senseless' work accident

A law firm says it is representing the family of Daniel Ames in a civil negligence compensation claim

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4 d. ago John Torode to take legal action against BBC after MasterChef dismissal over alleged racist comment

John Torode is apparently preparing to sue the BBC after he was sacked from MasterChef over a racism allegation.

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4 d. ago John Torode to take legal action against BBC after MasterChef sacking

John Torode is preparing to take legal action against the BBC after he was sacked from MasterChef, sources have revealed to us. He was sacked from the show after an allegation against him using of him using "an extremely offensive racist term"

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4 d. ago TfL threatened with legal action over minicab drivers licensing backlog

GMB union follows IWGB in seeking compensation for drivers unable to work

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4 d. ago Sarah Raven's 'financial difficulties' revealed by RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY

Her mother inherited a 35,000-acre Highland estate, while her husband, and his family were synonymous with Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, renowned for its enchanting garden.

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4 d. ago How a clairvoyant sparked ridiculous rumour that Brigitte Macron was born a man which social media fanatics believe IS true... as the French president's wife is once again forced to take legal action

As jets coloured the skies over the Champs-Elysees with trails of red, white and blue, Brigitte Macron stood at her husband's side and stared out across the Bastille Day parade.

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5 d. ago UK council to fine people £100 if they're caught swearing in public spaces

Thanet District Council has launched a fresh bid to introduce a public space protection order (PSPO) after it was scrapped last year following a threat of legal action

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5 d. ago Drivers targeted with fake parking ticket claims as police issue warning

The text messages suggest that failure to pay will lead to "legal action"

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5 d. ago Lamine Yamal faces legal action over dwarfism row at 18th birthday party

Yamal’s hriing of people with dwarfism as entertainment has been condemned as discriminatory by a Spanish disability rights group

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5 d. ago Torres Strait community leaders in ‘deepest pain imaginable’ as federal court dismisses landmark climate case

Class action led by two community leaders argued government had legal duty of care to prevent or deal with damage linked to global heatingSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesTwo Torres Strait community leaders are shocked and devastated after the federal court dismissed a landmark case that argued the Australian government breached its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change.The lead plaintiffs, Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai from the islands of Boigu and Saibai, sought orders requiring the government to take steps to prevent climate harm to their communities, including by cutting greenhouse gas emissions at the pace climate scientists say is necessary.Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Continue reading...

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