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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/

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

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/

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

Lewis and Zoe say the settlement will allow them “to draw a line under a painful legal chapter”

They are represented by Leigh Day's Jill Paterson and Philippa Wheeler.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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."

https://leighdaylaw.info/4ijGlrP

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

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.👏

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

The Guardian reports two Gazan families are bringing a legal challenge against the UK government over a lack of action despite evacuation promise.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/11/men-with-family-stuck-in-gaza-say-lack-uk-government-action-breach-of-human-rights?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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

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

Intensive livestock farms fail to declare climate impacts in ‘emissions scandal’ Local councils are giving the green light to large-scale pig and poultry farms with patchy or non-existent climate data

Reporting on the climate impact of intensive livestock farms, the Guardian spoke to Leigh Day environment team partner Ricardo Gama, who said that companies not assessing these impacts "may be open to legal challenge".

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

A ban on Professor Laura Murphy's research into forced labour has now been reversed after the university recognised its failure to protect academic freedom.

Murphy is represented by Leigh Day's Tessa Gregory and Claire Powell.

China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research, documents show Sheffield Hallam University apologises to Professor Laura Murphy for restricting her academic freedom.

The BBC reports on China's "campaign of harassment and intimidation" towards Sheffield Hallam University to get it to shut down research.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery, Dr, Laura Murphy, has now secured a pledge from the university to protect her academic freedom.

Murphy is represented by Leigh Day's Tessa Gregory and Claire Powell.

UK university halted human rights research after pressure from China Exclusive: Leading professor at Sheffield Hallam was told to cease research on supply chains and forced labour in China after demands from authorities

Documents show that for nearly two years Sheffield Hallam University complied with a demand from a Chinese Government foreign intelligence service to halt research about human rights abuses in China.

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Lawyers from Leigh Day's human rights team will be supporting an event in Liverpool this weekend celebrating the European Convention on Human Rights, in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University and JUSTICE https://leighdaylaw.info/43s1Dxd

The pollution court case that could reach far beyond the banks of the River Wye The legal action is being taken on behalf of thousands of claimants.

The Conversation discusses action over pollution in the River Wye which could see companies held accountable for river health.

Leigh Day represents thousands taking action.

https://theconversation.com/the-pollution-court-case-that-could-reach-far-beyond-the-banks-of-the-river-wye-267272

£12m payout for soldiers who were too young for rent discount MoD agrees compensation to thousands of troops who fell below age threshold for help with housing

The Telegraph reports thousands of armed forces personnel who fell below an age threshold for housing support are expected to receive around £1,000 each after the Ministry of Defence settled a legal claim.

https://leighdaylaw.info/478raha

Former MPs Caroline Lucas, Alyn Smith and Ben Bradshaw are taking their case against the government over its failure to investigate foreign interference in UK elections to the European Grand Chamber. Tessa Gregory and Tom Short represent https://leighdaylaw.info/4oyZs2T

Exclusive: MOD settles multimillion-pound discriminatory accommodation charges case Thousands of serving personnel are expected to receive compensation following the MOD's decision to settle out of court

As reported by Forces News, the MoD has agreed to settle a legal claim brought by around 4000 members of the armed forces over 'discriminatory' accommodation payments.

https://leighdaylaw.info/4qox6tR

A report by Molly Rose Foundation has raised concerns over a poisonous substance promoted on an online 'pro-suicide' forum.

Leigh Day's Merry Varney has sent a letter to the government on behalf of seven families calling for a public inquiry.

Campaign group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) has begun a legal challenge opposing the construction of a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport. Rowan Smith represents https://leighdaylaw.info/3WCA0gK

Today - 13/10/2025 - BBC Sounds News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Ahead of today's Dieselgate trial, Leigh Day's senior partner Martyn Day spoke to BBC Radio 4 Today about the allegations faced by manufacturers and what the case could mean for the 1.6 million claimants taking action.

Listen from 2:54:54: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002krkx

Five carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.

The Dieselgate trial begins today over allegations which Leigh Day's senior partner Martyn Day said "would demonstrate one of the most egregious breaches of corporate trust in modern times" if true, BBC News reports.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr5epw8dweo