Congratulations to Stephen Newton, who won the Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Leigh Day at the British Cycling Awards. Stephen has run sessions for disabled riders at Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club, and this year has been providing #cycling sessions for SEND schools and adults.👏

The Guardian reports two Gazan families are bringing a legal challenge against the UK government over a lack of action despite evacuation promise. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/11/men-with-family-stuck-in-gaza-say-lack-uk-government-action-breach-of-human-rights?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Harminder Bains, Partner & Joint Head of the Asbestos & Industrial Injuries Department, is speaking at the Global Asbestos Forum Conference in Norway, this week. Dr Yvonne Waterman has put forward a prestigious line up of speakers from around the globe. More details: https://leighdaylaw.info/4p5xM5X

Pollution in Windermere is getting worse, with sewage discharges putting public health and its ecosystem at serious risk. Leigh Day is hosting a free event to discuss concerns and explore legal routes to protect our waters. Sign up: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event

Reporting on the climate impact of intensive livestock farms, the Guardian spoke to Leigh Day environment team partner Ricardo Gama, who said that companies not assessing these impacts "may be open to legal challenge". www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The BBC reports on China's "campaign of harassment and intimidation" towards Sheffield Hallam University to get it to shut down research. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Documents show that for nearly two years Sheffield Hallam University complied with a demand from a Chinese Government foreign intelligence service to halt research about human rights abuses in China. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Lawyers from Leigh Day's human rights team will be supporting an event in Liverpool this weekend celebrating the European Convention on Human Rights, in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University and JUSTICE https://leighdaylaw.info/43s1Dxd

The Conversation discusses action over pollution in the River Wye which could see companies held accountable for river health. Leigh Day represents thousands taking action. https://theconversation.com/the-pollution-court-case-that-could-reach-far-beyond-the-banks-of-the-river-wye-267272

The Telegraph reports thousands of armed forces personnel who fell below an age threshold for housing support are expected to receive around £1,000 each after the Ministry of Defence settled a legal claim. https://leighdaylaw.info/478raha

Former MPs Caroline Lucas, Alyn Smith and Ben Bradshaw are taking their case against the government over its failure to investigate foreign interference in UK elections to the European Grand Chamber. Tessa Gregory and Tom Short represent https://leighdaylaw.info/4oyZs2T

As reported by Forces News, the MoD has agreed to settle a legal claim brought by around 4000 members of the armed forces over 'discriminatory' accommodation payments. https://leighdaylaw.info/4qox6tR

A report by Molly Rose Foundation has raised concerns over a poisonous substance promoted on an online 'pro-suicide' forum. Leigh Day's Merry Varney has sent a letter to the government on behalf of seven families calling for a public inquiry.

Campaign group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has begun a legal challenge opposing the construction of a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/3WCA0gK

Ahead of today's Dieselgate trial, Leigh Day's senior partner Martyn Day spoke to BBC Radio 4 Today about the allegations faced by manufacturers and what the case could mean for the 1.6 million claimants taking action. Listen from 2:54:54: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002krkx

The Dieselgate trial begins today over allegations which Leigh Day's senior partner Martyn Day said "would demonstrate one of the most egregious breaches of corporate trust in modern times" if true, BBC News reports. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr5epw8dweo

The UK Dieselgate trial begins tomorrow. Leigh Day represents thousands of clients who claim they were sold cars with devices to mislead emissions tests. Find out more about it here: https://leighdaylaw.info/4q4MnzQ

As reported by The Guardian, a trial examining claims that manufacturers sold cars fitted with devices to cheat emissions tests will begin on Monday 13 October. It will be the largest group claim trial in English and Welsh legal history.

1.6 million drivers are taking legal action against car manufacturers over the Dieselgate scandal, alleging they were sold vehicles containing "cheat devices". The trial begins on Monday. Find out more: leighdaylaw.info/4q4MnzQ

As reported by the Guardian, thousands are taking legal action over pollution in the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk. Leigh Day acts on behalf of the almost 4,000 claimants, with the claim now filed at the High Court www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A six-figure settlement has been secured on behalf of the family of a paper mill worker who died from asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma. Steven Dickens represents. #asbestos #mesothelioma www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

The Times reports on a legal challenge over pollution in the River Wye which has been filed at the High Court by Leigh Day on behalf of thousands of claimants asking for damages and a clean up of the river. https://leighdaylaw.info/48SRjS8

The biggest environmental pollution claim ever brought in the UK has been filed at the High Court, BBC News reports. Leigh Day partner Oliver Holland and solicitors Celine O'Donovan and Benji Gourgey represent thousands of claimants taking action. https://leighdaylaw.info/3VRwm2r

The inquest for Ayaan Ali Waeys who died two weeks after her daughter was stillborn has concluded that hospital staff missed opportunities to change the course of events. https://www.itv.com/news/london/2025-10-07/sister-hopes-for-change-after-woman-dies-after-childbirth-at-st-thomas-hospital

Last week, Leigh Day brought together leading academics, NGOs, lawyers, environmental experts and community voices to discuss PFAS and chemical pollution and how it impacts communities across the UK and Europe. www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Leigh Day medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a legal claim on behalf of a family with concerns about their father’s death at Royal Sussex County Hospital. www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Zimbabwean victims of sadistic abuser John Smyth have instructed solicitor Rebekah Read to bring a legal claim against the Church of England, alleging that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled him to continue abusing for decades. https://leighdaylaw.info/46CCOk6

Amazon has admitted liability for the injuries of a man hurt while using a defective power tool purchased through its platform, raising significant questions about the legal responsibilities of online retailers. Leigh Day's Philippa Wheeler represents. www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/am...

A patient has received a six-figure settlement after being left with permanent neurological injuries following a failure to diagnose his spinal condition. Medical negligence solicitor Michael Roberts represents. www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

The daughter of David Daly who died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital after emergency surgery says she believes her father could have survived if the hospital had acted differently. Medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a claim. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2035lxg2eqo

A legal challenge over green belt land in Greater Manchester and the region's adoption of the Places for Everyone development plan is set to be heard in the High Court next week. Ricardo Gama represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4pQ5ei1

A woman who was sexually assaulted by her physiotherapist says more action should have been taken to prevent him from continuing to practise after his suspension, BBC News reports. She is represented by Alison Millar https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39d3k80k9xo

#Spiritualabuse is a form of psychological, emotional or financial abuse that takes place in a religious or spiritual context. Our team explain how survivors might now be able to take legal action and hold perpetrators to account. #religiousabuse Read blog here: lnkd.in/enQ_QVmM

Leigh Day has been shortlisted for three categories at the Liverpool Legal Awards 2025, recognising the expertise and dedication of our Liverpool team in supporting clients across the region. https://leighdaylaw.info/3IFoOwG

Andrew Lord explores how redress schemes can be an effective, efficient and empowering way to compensate survivors, provided implementation is thoroughly considered and they are adequately resourced. https://leighdaylaw.info/4nQrfeD

The government has reviewed its industrial strategy after concerns were raised in a legal letter over the environmental impacts of carbon capture and storage. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4gLsqKj

In a blog for the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, Oliver Holland explores the need for strengthened means to accountability for human rights abuses in multinational supply chains. https://leighdaylaw.info/4mUHOWd

The family of Raghbir Singh Kahlon are appealing for information from his former colleagues from the Ford Foundry in Leamington Spa after he died less than six months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Helen Ashton represents. #asbestos #mesothelioma www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Margaret Lomax is appealing for information from former colleagues after her mesothelioma diagnosis. She worked at the Glass Tubes and Components factory in Chesterfield over 50 years ago. Zara Brown represents. #Asbestos #Mesothelioma www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Campaigners are set to have their legal challenge opposing the demolition of two historic buildings in the Barbican area of central London heard at the High Court, after their judicial review claim was granted permission to proceed. Ricardo Gama represents www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Sewage pollution is twice as bad in national parks according to an article in the Guardian Dr Rose O’Neill: “If we can’t protect these places, we can’t be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis.” Windermere saw 491 spills in 2023. 👉 www.leighday.co.uk/our-services...

The Independent reports there could be half a million cars on UK roads containing devices designed to cheat emissions tests. Leigh Day is one of the lead solicitors in a trial starting next month which aims to hold the manufacturers to account. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Le Monde reports on three NGOs set to sue the French state for failing to act over the Dieselgate scandal and demanding recalls of affected vehicles. Leigh Day is one of the lead solicitors in the UK Dieselgate trial due to start at the High Court in October. www.lemonde.fr/en/environme...

Sally Moore introduces Life After, a series of true stories from clients who have suffered from devastating injuries to give a deeper understanding of the aftermath by bringing a claim. View all our client stories here: leighdaylaw.info/4okAfcY #LifeAfterSeries #catastrophicInjury #Rehabilitation

The High Court has ruled that permission for an outdoor adventure centre near Ceibwr Bay in Pembrokeshire was granted unlawfully, following a legal challenge by campaign group Wild Justice over wildlife concerns. Ricardo Gama and Carol Day represent www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Spiritual abuse can and should be challenged. In their latest blog, Dino Nocivelli and Shaimaa Al-Mukhtar explore how justice can be pursued in civil courts and how survivors could be supported through the Church of England’s redress scheme. Read the blog to find out more: leighdaylaw.info/47E4upu

Steven Kenny was diagnosed with mesothelioma after years of working on demolition sites, including the Old Bank of England in Fleet Street. He and his lawyer, Ewan Tant, are appealing for more information that may help his claim. #asbestos #mesothelioma www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Communities affected by pollution in the Exmouth beach area of Devon are bringing legal action against South West Water. Find out more: leighdaylaw.info/3O7m3U0

With reports of sewage alerts in swimming spots across Devon this week, an article in The Times has highlighted data showing South West Water was responsible for more than 25% of dry day sewage spills in the first half of 2025. leighdaylaw.info/3JJl1yI

The family of a former receptionist at Houchin Aerospace in Ashford, Kent who died after being diagnosed with the #asbestos cancer #mesothelioma has received a six-figure settlement. Leigh Day's Catriona Ratcliffe represents. www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...