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Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue Named In First Ever UK Legal Action Over Talc Cancer Claims

Thousands of claimants in the U.K. are suing Johnson Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), accusing the healthcare giant of knowingly selling asbestos-contaminated talcum powder that allegedly caused cancer in consumers. The case, involving roughly 3,000 individuals, is one of the largest product liability claims of its kind to reach the High Court in…

Benzinga · Oct 16, 2025

Man who murdered his partner in a hot tub sentenced to 25 years in prison

Claire Leveque travelled from Canada to live with her killer and his mother in October 2023, months before she was murdered.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Adams confirms legal action against Government block on internment payout

A Bill presented to Parliament on Tuesday seeks to prevent the former Sinn Fein president securing compensation for being detained in the early 1970s.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

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Man found guilty of murdering his partner in hot tub

Aren Pearson murdered Canadian national Claire Leveque at a property in the Sandness area on February 11, 2024.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Council’s bid to block asylum seekers being housed in Bell Hotel to be heard

Epping Forest District Council is taking legal action against Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, and the Home Office.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Court upholds right-wing commentator's visa rejection

The High Court has sided with the home affairs minister in denying US commentator Candace Owens a visa over fears she would incite discord in the community.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

How millions of car owners could be owed compensation after landmark legal battle

Compensation for drivers could be worth ‘thousands’ says one law firm

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

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Teenager who pushed woman into path of train detained in psychiatric hospital

Andrew Wason pushed 20-year-old Sophie Scott into the path of a moving train at a station in Glasgow last year.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Car makers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ over emissions, High Court told

Around 1.6 million motorists are taking legal action against more than a dozen manufacturers at the High Court in London.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Mother hopes for ‘day of reckoning’ after daughter’s pollution-linked death

Campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah spoke outside the Royal Courts of Justice ahead of the start of a trial against car manufacturers.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Major carmakers go on trial over ‘dieselgate’ emissions cheat claims

Motorists may be due compensation after the major court battle

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Massive UK Dieselgate Lawsuit Reaches Court

A trial involving five major carmakers opens at London's High Court Monday, marking the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal that has rocked the auto industry for a decade.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

Trial of mass legal action over car emissions set to begin at the High Court

The claim is the largest of its kind in English history.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

Court rules Princess Kate phone claim “too late” in Prince Harry’s lawsuit against publisher

A judge ruled that an allegation Princess Kate’s phone was targeted won’t be included in Prince Harry’s lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher.

The Fashion Central · Oct 11, 2025

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Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

McLaren not ‘genuine’ about giving me F1 seat, Alex Palou tells High Court

Mr Palou began giving evidence at the High Court trial on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

Two boys accused of murdering 15-year-old with sword to stand trial next year

Amen Teklay was found seriously injured in the Maryhill area of Glasgow on March 5 and died at the scene.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025

Carmakers Face Massive UK Dieselgate Lawsuit

Five major car manufacturers go on trial at London's High Court on Monday in the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal that has rocked the global car industry for a decade.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Rights group should be allowed to challenge jet parts export ruling, judges told

Al-Haq is bringing a bid to appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss their legal challenge earlier this year.

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AAP · Oct 9, 2025

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Human rights group’s bid to challenge Israel jet parts export ruling to be heard

Al-Haq previously challenged the Department for Business and Trade’s decision to continue licensing exports of components for F-35 fighter jets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

Scottish Footballer Attacks 'Good Samaritan' Who Let Him Charge His Phone Before Raping Her

Teenage footballer Niall Geany has been jailed for three years and nine months for raping a woman who let him into her Edinburgh home to charge his phone. The 19-year-old was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow after betraying the victim's kindness.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Former servicemen settle legal claims for more than £700,000 over hearing loss

The cases were some of around 10,000 against the Ministry of Defence over hearing loss suffered during military service.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025

There are now two appeals in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder case. What’s going on?

The Victorian Director of Public Prosecutions, who has carriage of the Erin Patterson murder case, has chosen to appeal against what he considers to be an overly lenient sentence.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

US property tycoon's £36m family home must be sold in bitter divorce battle, High Court judge rules

Michael Fuchs has been locked in a bitter divorce battle with his ex after their split in 2020

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Prince Harry’s lawyer claims William and Kate were targeted by Daily Mail

The Prince of Wales’s brother is one of a group of seven individuals bringing legal action against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers Limited

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