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Bexley family seek answers as first-time mum, aged 29, dies during childbirth

An inquest into Yaszmin Simpson’s death is due to start at London Inner South Coroner’s Court on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Aug 31

Widow of Brit who died in Cape Verde hits out at resort after seeing ‘cockroaches’ and ‘yellow’ water

Retired forklift driver Colin Timson, 74, died after falling ill while on holiday in the west African country

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Selling property in England after the owner's death? Legal heirs may need Probate of Will or Letters of Administration first

Legal heirs in England and Wales require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to sell property and manage a deceased person's estate. While not always mandatory for jointly owned assets or to cover immediate funeral expenses, these grants are crucial for accessing bank accounts and proving legal authority.

The Economic Times · May 30

Dad Busted Stealing Son’s Inheritance For New Family, Teen Laughs As Grandparents Cut Him Off

Guilt can feel like a heavy weight, especially when it arises from our relationships with family. However, it becomes even more complicated if loved ones try to use it to control our choices. That's what a 16-year-old faced when his father attempted to dip into the inheritance left by his…

Bored Panda · Nov 10, 2025

Companies face prosecution risk as new fraud law comes into force

CPS hails ‘major step forward’ in crime prevention with potential for companies to receive unlimited fines

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025

Hospital pays out compensation after infection outbreak linked to water supply

There were three patient deaths, two of them as a result of complications linked to the outbreak at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

'It was the most harrowing experience of our lives': Survivors of Hainault sword rampage speak out

Two survivors have spoken out about ordeal of attack by sword killer Marcus Monzo as they seek compensation

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

P&O Cruises sued by passengers who fell ill on ‘filthy’ ship

‘The whole ordeal was awful and I’m still not right to this day’, claims cruise passenger

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Harrods opens compensation scheme for survivors of alleged abuse by Al Fayed

The redress scheme will remain live for one year.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Family of former Camden British Rail worker seek answers following his asbestos-related cancer death

Triarchos Eraklides, of Enfield, died in February last year just two months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025