Sir Elton John and husband close to settling phone-hacking claim, court told
Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish are on the verge of settling a High Court claim over phone-hacking, a judge has been told.
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Judge praises brave north-east prison guard who confronted thug during violent attack
A high court judge and prison service bosses have praised a brave guard who was hurt when she confronted a thug during a violent attack at the north-east’s super jail.
Murder accused visited Brian McKandie’s home days before he died, court told
A man accused of murdering a north-east mechanic in his rural cottage told police he had “no idea who was responsible”.
Pensioner jailed over masked axe attack on daughter’s ex-partner
Masked John Quantrell smashed a car window with the weapon before repeatedly striking Christopher Willett, who was in a passenger seat, with the hatchet.
Campaigners lose court challenge over process at controversial fracking site
Campaigners have lost the latest High Court challenge over fracking at Cuadrilla’s controversial Preston New Road site.
Rudd urged to take immediate steps after mothers win Universal Credit case
Amber Rudd has been urged to take “immediate steps” over the way the controversial Universal Credit is calculated following a High Court victory for four working single mothers.
Four single mums win High Court challenge over Universal Credit
Four working single mothers have won a High Court challenge over the Government’s controversial Universal Credit welfare scheme which they say has left them struggling financially because of the way their payments are calculated.
Businessman ends ‘right to be forgotten’ court battle against Google
A businessman who launched legal action against Google in a fight for the “right to be forgotten” over a past crime has ended his court battle.
Ruling due on Uber drivers’ ‘worker’ status in landmark gig economy case
Uber is set to find out whether its appeal against a landmark “gig economy” ruling that its drivers are “workers” has been successful.
Court rules JD Wetherspoon can find out identity of Twitter imposter
The identity of a mystery tweeter responsible for fake Wetherspoon Twitter accounts will be revealed to the pub chain following a judge’s ruling.
Deliveroo riders do not have right to collective bargaining, High Court rules
Deliveroo riders do not have the right to collective bargaining, the High Court has ruled in the latest case involving the so-called “gig economy”.
Boris Becker drops claim for diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy
Former world tennis number one Boris Becker has dropped his claim to have diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy.
Woman left terrified of owls after religious grooming by doctor wins damages
A woman who developed a fear of owls after months of religious grooming by her doctor has won a High Court damages action.
Victims of press intrusion lose High Court case over part two of Leveson Inquiry
Four victims of “serious media intrusion” have lost a High Court battle against the Government over its decision to cancel the second part of the Leveson Inquiry.
Campaigners criticise Government over process at controversial fracking site
Campaigners have criticised the Government for failing to consider measures which they claim could reduce the environmental impact of fracking at Cuadrilla’s controversial Preston New Road site.
Man jailed for murdering ex-girlfriend after break-up
A man has been jailed for at least 19 years for murdering his ex-partner after she broke up with him.
High Court to hear latest legal challenge to fracking in Lancashire
The latest legal challenge against fracking at Cuadrilla’s controversial Preston New Road site is set to be heard at the High Court.
High Court ruling due on challenge over part two of Leveson Inquiry
Victims of “serious media intrusion” will find out if they have succeeded in their High Court action over the second part of the Leveson Inquiry.
Deadline nears for High Court contaminated blood litigation claims
A deadline is approaching for victims of the contaminated blood scandal to join hundreds of other claimants in a High Court damages action.
Judge finishes hearing evidence in Stobart Group High Court battle
A boardroom battle featuring bosses at a multimillion pound infrastructure business which started up in an isolated Lake District village half a century ago has been played out at the High Court in London.
Deliveroo riders ‘being denied right to collective bargaining’, court told
Deliveroo riders have been denied their human rights to collective bargaining, the High Court has heard in the latest legal case involving the so-called “gig economy”.
Trade union goes to High Court for Deliveroo riders’ bargaining rights
A trade union is going to the High Court over the employment status of Deliveroo riders in the latest legal case involving the so-called “gig economy”.
Family of late Welsh minister Carl Sargeant win legal bid to challenge inquiry
The widow of a former Welsh Government minister who was found dead while facing sexual misconduct allegations has won a High Court bid to challenge the legality of an inquiry into his sacking.
Family of late Welsh minister Carl Sargeant in legal bid to challenge inquiry
The widow of a former Welsh Government minister who was found dead while facing sexual misconduct allegations is to urge the High Court to allow her to challenge the legality of an inquiry into his sacking.
Woman paralysed after fall during sex loses case against bed company
A woman left paralysed after being “catapulted” from her new bed during sex has lost her seven-figure claim for damages against the bed supplier.
Relatives of prisoner who took his own life to receive damages from Government
Relatives of a man who committed suicide in Woodhill prison will receive damages from the Government over his death.
High Court challenge begins over cancellation of part two of Leveson Inquiry
The Government’s decision not to go ahead with the second part of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards and regulation is being challenged at the High Court.
Uber drivers’ worker status should be upheld, court hears
A landmark ruling that Uber drivers are “workers” and therefore entitled to employment rights should be upheld, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Hyde Park bombing suspect does not intend to take part in High Court case
A convicted IRA member suspected of involvement in the Hyde Park bombing has said he does not intend to take part in a High Court claim brought against him by the victims’ families.
Uber drivers’ ‘worker’ status based on an error of law, court hears
A landmark ruling that Uber drivers are “workers” ignored the fact that the relationship between the company and its drivers is “typical of the private hire industry”, the Court of Appeal has heard.