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Leigh Day is a law firm established to combat injustice. Championing the underdog, the firm stands against entities and their wrong doings. Leigh Day secures compensation, influences legal changes, and restores justice. Learn more www.leighday.co.uk
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Leigh Day's joint head of #asbestos and industrial disease @harminderbains.bsky.social has said that many patients suffering from #mesothelioma can recover the costs of treatment not available on the NHS, by bringing a legal case.

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Mesothelioma patients can recover cost of non-NHS treatment
Leading asbestos lawyer says many mesothelioma patients can recover the cost of treatment not available on the NHS through a legal compensation case
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December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Leigh Day has launched a legal claim following a major data breach at technology giant Capita that exposed the personal information of approximately 6.6 million people.

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Legal claim follows report of major data breach at Capita
Following a data breach at Capita that exposed the information of millions of people, law firm Leigh Day has launched a legal claim for those affected.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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ITV News reports that a whistleblower has given evidence to the Afghan Inquiry alleging the director of UK Special Forces made a decision to cover up potential war crimes.

Tessa Gregory represents Afghan families at the inquiry.

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UK special forces chief made 'conscious' choice to cover up war crimes in Afghanistan, probe told - Latest From ITV News
Watch the latest from ITV News - The director of UK special forces made a “conscious decision” to cover up potential war crimes in Afghanistan, an inquiry has been told.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Leigh Day’s head of immigration and asylum law, Jacqueline McKenzie, is representing Mohamed Farah who would like to be reunited with his family. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Sir Mo Farah backs migration bid of man whose identity he was given
Sir Mo has written a letter supporting the 'real' Mohamed Farah's attempt to at last be reunited with his family after the mix-up left him abandoned in Africa over 30 years ago
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November 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s meeting on pollution in Windermere. Your voices matter!

If you’ve been affected, register now to stay updated on potential legal action:https://leighdaylaw.info/3ENiIIq
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Plans for an HMRC whistleblower reward scheme announced in this week's budget could be a 'transformative step' in tackling tax avoidance by large corporations, Leigh Day lawyers say.

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Whistleblowing reward scheme could help tackling tax fraud
Plans for an HMRC whistleblower reward scheme could be a 'transformative step' in tackling tax avoidance by large corporations, says law firm Leigh Day.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Sewage pollution in Windermere - It’s time for action. What does that look like?

Leigh Day is hosting an event this evening to hear from residents and businesses about the impact pollution is having on Windermere.

Free to attend. Final chance to register:https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Windrush daughter Jeanell Hippolyte says her voice has finally been heard after the Court of Appeal ruled her application to stay in the UK must be reconsidered.

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Jeanell Hippolyte's High Court battle for indefinite leave to remain under the Windrush scheme - Latest From ITV News
Watch the latest from ITV News - The High Court has now ordered the Home Office to reconsider Jeanell's case - she's hoping it is now the beginning of the end.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Windermere is showing clear signs of decline.

What rights do communities have when pollution affects their environment?

Join us tomorrow to explore legal solutions to sewage pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Our short film series 'Hear from the Medics' which explains what #mesothelioma is and describes which areas of the body are affected.

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 #Asbestos #AsbestosAwareness
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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New data revealed today, Equal Pay Day, shows the real impact of pay inequality for more than 4,500 female supermarket workers in the UK.

Find out more: https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/2025-news/supermarket-workers-reveal-true-cost-of-unequal-pay-as-progress-towards-pay-equality-drags-on/
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Thirty years after the execution of the Ogoni Nine, who campaigned against oil pollution in the Nigeria, Leigh Day's Anthony Hayward tells Open Democracy the fight for justice continues
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/5050/thirty-years-after-deaths-of-the-ogoni-nine-the-fight-for-justice-continues/
30 years after Ogoni Nine died, fight for justice continues
‘When your environment is polluted, it’s destroyed, and you no longer have the right to live’ – Ken Saro Wiwa
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November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Harminder Bains, Joint Head of Asbestos and Industrial Disease, has been awarded ‘Asbestos Law Expert of the Year in England’ by the Leaders in Law Global Awards 2026. Known globally for fighting for victims of #mesothelioma and other #asbestos diseases.
Learn more: https://leighdaylaw.info/4kXuxMq
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The parents nine-month-old Oliver Steeper, who died after choking on food given to him by nursery staff have received a six-figure settlement payment from Jelly Beans Nursery, Kent.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/parents-baby-who-choked-death-36275930
Parents of baby who choked to death on pasta at nursery reach huge settlement
Oliver Steeper was nine months old when he was fed a chopped-up meal by staff at the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Kent on September 23 2021 - that same meal would be the meal that kills him
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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A first-of-its-kind legal battle over the scope of costs caps for environment cases will go to the Supreme Court, after the government tried to halt a challenge to its trade agreement with Australia by having the limit on costs removed. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4pd42nE
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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One week to go: Meeting on sewage pollution in Windermere

On 26 November at 6:00 pm, Leigh Day will be in Windermere to hear directly from residents and businesses about the impact sewage pollution is having on the community.

Register now: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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The High Court has quashed the decision to renew a licence allowing sediment waste from Brighton Marina to be disposed of in the Beachy Head West marine protected area. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4o2H8hX
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Only 15% of England’s rivers meet ‘good’ ecological standards. Windermere is suffering because of algal blooms, bacteria and untreated sewage.

Leigh Day invites Windermere community members to share their stories and explore legal options to drive change. Register:https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We would like to congratulate Sally Moore, joint head of the personal injury department, for achieving a five star review, see what one of her clients said.
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Leigh Day solicitor John Crowley says the conditions of accommodation highlighted in a new RAMFEL 🧡 report looking at the government’s use of hotels to house asylum seekers are "deeply concerning."

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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Only two weeks to go until Leigh Day’s public meeting on sewage pollution in Windermere.

The environmental impact is growing and the need for action is rising. Register now to share your story, hear from legal experts, and explore solutions to tackle pollution: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Congratulations to Stephen Newton, who won the Unsung Hero of the Year sponsored by Leigh Day at the British Cycling Awards. Stephen has run sessions for disabled riders at Stockton Wheelers Cycling Club, and this year has been providing #cycling sessions for SEND schools and adults.👏
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The Guardian reports two Gazan families are bringing a legal challenge against the UK government over a lack of action despite evacuation promise.

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Men with family stuck in Gaza say lack of action from UK government is breach of human rights
Two fathers in Britain enlist law firm to get government to follow through on evacuation promises made months ago
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November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Harminder Bains, Partner & Joint Head of the Asbestos & Industrial Injuries Department, is speaking at the Global Asbestos Forum Conference in Norway, this week. Dr Yvonne Waterman has put forward a prestigious line up of speakers from around the globe. More details: https://leighdaylaw.info/4p5xM5X
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Pollution in Windermere is getting worse, with sewage discharges putting public health and its ecosystem at serious risk. Leigh Day is hosting a free event to discuss concerns and explore legal routes to protect our waters. Sign up: https://bit.ly/Windermere-event
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM