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Ayaan's sister, Fowsiyo Ali Waeys has spoken to ITV London.

Leigh Day's Firdous Ibrahim represents Ayaan's family.

Sister hopes for change after woman dies after childbirth at St Thomas' Hospital | ITV News Ayaan Waeys died two weeks after giving birth to her stillborn baby girl. | ITV News London

The inquest for Ayaan Ali Waeys who died two weeks after her daughter was stillborn has concluded that hospital staff missed opportunities to change the course of events.

https://www.itv.com/news/london/2025-10-07/sister-hopes-for-change-after-woman-dies-after-childbirth-at-st-thomas-hospital

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Abuse claims specialist Dino Nocivelli has spoken out following the announcement that the government body for sport funding in the UK has launched a probe, after reports of prolific abuse in boxing.

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Waste incinerator emitting thick white smoke.

Last week, Leigh Day brought together leading academics, NGOs, lawyers, environmental experts and community voices to discuss PFAS and chemical pollution and how it impacts communities across the UK and Europe.

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Leigh Day medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a legal claim on behalf of a family with concerns about their father’s death at Royal Sussex County Hospital.

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Zimbabwean victims of sadistic abuser John Smyth have instructed solicitor Rebekah Read to bring a legal claim against the Church of England, alleging that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled him to continue abusing for decades.
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Amazon accepts liability for injuries suffered by customer Amazon has admitted liability for the injuries of Fabio Tresoldi, a London man who was hurt while using a defective power tool purchased through its platform, raising significant questions about the r...

Amazon has admitted liability for the injuries of a man hurt while using a defective power tool purchased through its platform, raising significant questions about the legal responsibilities of online retailers.

Leigh Day's Philippa Wheeler represents.

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Delayed diagnosis of neuro-spinal injuries A patient has received a six-figure settlement after being left with permanent neurological injuries following a failure to diagnose his spinal condition.

A patient has received a six-figure settlement after being left with permanent neurological injuries following a failure to diagnose his spinal condition.

Medical negligence solicitor Michael Roberts represents.

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Family sues Royal Sussex County Hospital over father's death Becky Goodchild believes it is possible her dad David Daly could have survived with different care.

The daughter of David Daly who died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital after emergency surgery says she believes her father could have survived if the hospital had acted differently.

Medical negligence solicitor Adam Lamb is investigating a claim.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2035lxg2eqo

A legal challenge over green belt land in Greater Manchester and the region's adoption of the Places for Everyone development plan is set to be heard in the High Court next week. Ricardo Gama represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4pQ5ei1

'Gravesend physio's sexual assaults should have been stopped' A woman who was one of six people assaulted in treatment is calling for better patient protection.

A woman who was sexually assaulted by her physiotherapist says more action should have been taken to prevent him from continuing to practise after his suspension, BBC News reports.

She is represented by Alison Millar

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39d3k80k9xo

#Spiritualabuse is a form of psychological, emotional or financial abuse that takes place in a religious or spiritual context. Our team explain how survivors might now be able to take legal action and hold perpetrators to account. #religiousabuse

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Leigh Day has been shortlisted for three categories at the Liverpool Legal Awards 2025, recognising the expertise and dedication of our Liverpool team in supporting clients across the region.

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Andrew Lord explores how redress schemes can be an effective, efficient and empowering way to compensate survivors, provided implementation is thoroughly considered and they are adequately resourced.

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The government has reviewed its industrial strategy after concerns were raised in a legal letter over the environmental impacts of carbon capture and storage. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4gLsqKj

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In a blog for the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre, Oliver Holland explores the need for strengthened means to accountability for human rights abuses in multinational supply chains.

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The family of Raghbir Singh Kahlon are appealing for information from his former colleagues from the Ford Foundry in Leamington Spa after he died less than six months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Helen Ashton represents. #asbestos #mesothelioma

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Woman who worked Dema Glass appeals for help from colleagues A woman who worked in a Derbyshire lighting factory believes former colleagues may be able to provide information about potential asbestos.

Margaret Lomax is appealing for information from former colleagues after her mesothelioma diagnosis.

She worked at the Glass Tubes and Components factory in Chesterfield over 50 years ago. Zara Brown represents. #Asbestos #Mesothelioma

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Go-ahead for challenge opposing Barbican area demolition Campaigners are set to have their legal challenge opposing the demolition of two buildings in the Barbican area of central London heard at the High Court.

Campaigners are set to have their legal challenge opposing the demolition of two historic buildings in the Barbican area of central London heard at the High Court, after their judicial review claim was granted permission to proceed. Ricardo Gama represents www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

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Sewage pollution is twice as bad in national parks according to an article in the Guardian

Dr Rose O’Neill: “If we can’t protect these places, we can’t be serious about ending the UK’s water crisis.”

Windermere saw 491 spills in 2023.

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Around 500,000 more UK cars under investigation over emissions cheating Dangerous car emissions have been linked to 16,000 premature deaths and 30,000 new cases of asthma in children

The Independent reports there could be half a million cars on UK roads containing devices designed to cheat emissions tests.

Leigh Day is one of the lead solicitors in a trial starting next month which aims to hold the manufacturers to account.

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'Dieselgate': NGOs sue French state for failing to act and demand recalls In 2015, the scandal exposed car manufacturers for cheating on diesel engine emissions tests. Now, advocacy groups are suing over the lack of recalls for the vast majority of affected vehicles and the...

Le Monde reports on three NGOs set to sue the French state for failing to act over the Dieselgate scandal and demanding recalls of affected vehicles.

Leigh Day is one of the lead solicitors in the UK Dieselgate trial due to start at the High Court in October.

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Sally Moore introduces Life After, a series of true stories from clients who have suffered from devastating injuries to give a deeper understanding of the aftermath by bringing a claim. View all our client stories here: leighdaylaw.info/4okAfcY

#LifeAfterSeries #catastrophicInjury #Rehabilitation

Pembrokeshire outdoor centre quashed over wildlife concerns The High Court has ruled that permission for an outdoor centre near Ceibwr Bay was unlawfully granted, following a legal challenge by Wild Justice.

The High Court has ruled that permission for an outdoor adventure centre near Ceibwr Bay in Pembrokeshire was granted unlawfully, following a legal challenge by campaign group Wild Justice over wildlife concerns. Ricardo Gama and Carol Day represent www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/20...

Spiritual abuse can and should be challenged. In their latest blog, Dino Nocivelli and Shaimaa Al-Mukhtar explore how justice can be pursued in civil courts and how survivors could be supported through the Church of England’s redress scheme. Read the blog to find out more: leighdaylaw.info/47E4upu

Steven Kenny wearing a suit and bow tie

Steven Kenny was diagnosed with mesothelioma after years of working on demolition sites, including the Old Bank of England in Fleet Street. He and his lawyer, Ewan Tant, are appealing for more information that may help his claim. #asbestos #mesothelioma

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Communities affected by pollution in the Exmouth beach area of Devon are bringing legal action against South West Water. Find out more: leighdaylaw.info/3O7m3U0

Thousands of potentially illegal sewage spills in first half of 2025 Almost 8,000 discharges took place on dry days over the six months in England, polluting rivers and seas when wild swimmers would least expect it

With reports of sewage alerts in swimming spots across Devon this week, an article in The Times has highlighted data showing South West Water was responsible for more than 25% of dry day sewage spills in the first half of 2025.

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Settlement after Houchin Aerospace asbestos exposure Six-figure settlement for family of Houchin Aerospace receptionist exposed to asbestos

The family of a former receptionist at Houchin Aerospace in Ashford, Kent who died after being diagnosed with the #asbestos cancer #mesothelioma has received a six-figure settlement.

Leigh Day's Catriona Ratcliffe represents.

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#Nigeria: On 31 Aug, UN special mandate holders' letters to oil companies with assets in Nigeria were published. The companies’ divestment threatens to hinder proper remediation of the damages caused by their operations and limit access to effective remedy for these abuses. Read more: bit.ly/3HX70Nb