Scathing report blames MoJ for wasting public funds and failing justice system A new scathing Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) revealed that a cyberattack last year at the Legal Aid Agency gave hackers access to sensitive providers’ and data for four months. There was a cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency last year that took the services offline for some time [...]
Reeves criticised over lack of action on ballooning clinical negligence costs in Budget healthcare A leading medical defence organisation has criticised the Chancellor for missing the opportunity to tackle the ‘eye-watering’ NHS clinical negligence bill. In a statement following the Budget, Tom Reynolds, director of policy and communications at Medical Defence Union (MDU), explained that the “current system has led to legal fees ballooning to nearly four times the [...]
Axel Tuanzebe v Manchester United: Why £1m claim could change football Sport Business This week it emerged that Axel Tuanzebe has sued his former club, Manchester United, in a clinical negligence lawsuit. This news opens a crucial conversation about the duty of care football clubs owe to their players, who are their most valuable assets, while highlighting the complex legal landscape surrounding medical negligence in professional sports. Tuanzebe, [...]
Manchester United sued by former star for clinical negligence July 14, 2025 Manchester United are being sued for clinical negligence by their former player Axel Tuanzebe, two years after he left Old Trafford. Lawyers acting for Tuanzebe, 27, filed the claim, which makes reference to “medical advice”, last week, records show. The defender, who joined Premier League club Burnley from relegated Ipswich Town this month, spent more [...]
Frenkel Topping warns of lower earnings in second half August 29, 2024 Frenkel Topping, the specialist professional services firm, has reported a rise in revenue in the first half of the year but warned that earnings are trading behind management’s expectations. In the six months ended 30 June 2024, Frenkel Topping posted £17.9m in revenue, a 12 per cent increase on the previous year’s £16m. Its gross profit also jumped five [...]
Frenkel Topping posts double-digit revenue growth and a new acquisition April 22, 2024 Frenkel Topping reported double-digit growth in revenue and profit over the 2013 financial year, as the firm announces a new acquisition.
The Alzheimer’s ‘wonder drug’ isn’t the miracle we want it to be July 21, 2023 This week, a new miracle drug for Alzheimer's has raised the hopes for millions of families, but it might have done so with false promise, writes Michael Young.
Frenkel Topping revels in surging revenues powered by acquisition spree April 25, 2022 Frenkel Topping Group (Frenkel) has rebounded from the pandemic with booming revenues and soaring profits, following a flurry of acquisitions.
Surrey pet dog catches Covid-19 from owners in first confirmed case of dog becoming infected with coronavirus November 10, 2021 Vets believe they have confirmed the first case of a dog becoming infected with coronavirus in the UK after a pet dog has fallen ill after apparently catching Covid-19 from its owners. It is believed the dog, which is recovering at home, contracted coronavirus from its owners, who had previously tested positive for the virus. [...]
NHS Trusts rack up around £2bn worth of clinical negligence claims last year October 18, 2021 NHS Trusts racked up around £2bn worth of clinical negligence claims last year, according to new findings. The findings, revealed by a Channel 4 Dispatch Freedom of Information (FOI) request, pushed former health secretary Jeremy Hunt to urge NHS Trust’s to end ‘targets culture’, as it “can create a culture where numbers matter more than [...]