GB News challenge over breaking Ofcom broadcasting rules heads to High Court January 29, 2025 GB News is seeking a judicial reviews to contest Ofcom's rulings over breaches of impartiality in broadcasts, including the presentation of State of the Nation by politicians
Owners of London Stadium forced to pay West Ham United £3.6m January 27, 2025 The owners of West Ham United’s London Stadium have been forced to cough up £3.6m after losing a court case against the Premier League club. E20 Stadium, set up by publicly-owned London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), must pay back the multi-million pound sum to the club after West Ham challenged a payment they made to [...]
Lawyers raise questions as Labour muscles in on legal rulings January 24, 2025 The government plans to intervene in several legal matters, including motor finance case and judicial review challenges, in a move that has some lawyers raising an eyebrow.
Courtroom challenges to planning decisions to be limited, No10 announce January 23, 2025 Courtroom challenges to infrastructure planning decisions are set to be limited, No10 has announced in what they framed as a bid for growth. Attempts to challenge major infrastructure schemes via the judicial system, such as nuclear plants, train lines and windfarms, will be restricted, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. The Prime Minister said the measure, [...]
Insurer Howden and founder hit with fresh lawsuit by PIB Group over poaching January 22, 2025 Insurance intermediary group, PIP, along with its subsidiary Acquinex has launched legal proceedings to the High Court against rival Howden and several individuals
Prince Harry settles as The Sun’s publisher offers ‘unequivocal apology’ for phone hacking January 22, 2025 Prince Harry has settled his legal case with the News Group Newspapers a day into a mega-trial at the English High Court.
UK sale of collapsed Bulb to Octopus under microscope in legal battle January 21, 2025 The UK government's sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb is at the centre of focus of an appeal today as British Gas and E.ON seek a judicial review on the deal
Inside the bitter court battle over Yodel’s future – and why it matters January 20, 2025 An increasingly bitter legal battle has broken out between Yodel and the entrepreneur who attempted to rescue the delivery giant last year. In the one corner is the Liverpool-headquartered company and its chief executive, Mike Hancox. In the other is the man who led that aborted rescue deal – which ended up falling through last [...]
Millionaire Barry Maloney takes FTSE 100 ICG to court over unicorn spat January 14, 2025 Intermediate Capital Group is set to face Irish investor Barry Maloney in High Court today over a spat linked to an investment into "unicorn" firm Workhuman
Small boats: Crackdown on suspected smuggling gangs as migrant numbers up January 2, 2025 Suspected people smugglers could face travel and social media bans as the government announced a fresh crackdown in its bid to “smash the gangs” and cut arrivals on small boats. Court orders to restrict the activity of those under investigation for such crimes will be strengthened as part of draft legislation to be introduced in [...]