‘The High Court has allowed a judicial review claim brought by commercial providers of residential adult care homes in the area of Swansea, finding that the council did not comply with the National Framework for the Commissioning of Care and Support in Wales when setting a new rate for care home fees.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2026
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Law Society has decided against trying to appeal last month’s Court of Appeal ruling in Mazur, it has confirmed to Legal Futures.’
Legal Futures, 22nd April 2026
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) regime allows true “opt-out” claims – in other words where a representative claimant pursues a claim on behalf of a class of others who do not need to take any positive steps to join the claim – but this procedural regime is only currently available in cases involving competition law breaches.’
OUT-LAW.com, 21st April 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A recent decision by the UK Pension Ombudsman (PO) highlights the need for clear and obvious delineation between administrator and trustee roles when advising on high-risk investments.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd April 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A consumer group is planning a legal challenge to a scheme designed to compensate millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance agreements.’
BBC News, 22nd April 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A serial sperm donor, who claims to have fathered more than 180 children globally, has failed in his High Court bid to be declared the legal father of a child conceived after he received a £150 Amazon gift card for his donation.’
The Independent, 21st April 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The victims’ commissioner has made a formal complaint to the chair of an influential group of MPs after a highly charged evidence session carried out by the public bill committee for the courts and tribunals bill about controversial changes to jury trials.’
The Guardian, 21st April 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The offence, part of new measures to curb Channel crossings, only came into force weeks prior under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act.’
The Independent, 21st April 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Perry Allen-Thomas, Amir Salem, Shaquille Sutherland and Tahjin Sommersall were all accused of murder and attempted murder over their alleged involvement in the shootings, with Sommersall also charged with possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. All four denied all of the charges.’
The Guardian, 21st April 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London has been dismissed.’
The Independent, 21st April 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A law firm that collapsed suddenly is being investigated over a “sophisticated suspected fraud” involving the “improper removal and misuse” of £39.5m of client funds, a regulator has said.’
BBC News, 21st April 2026
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Both the Commons and Lords have settled on a final draft of the legislation, which is designed to stop people aged 17 or younger from ever taking up smoking.’
The Independent, 21st April 2026
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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