Judge rejects council bid for planning statutory review of 49MW battery energy storage facility – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council has failed in a High Court action in which it tried to overturn a planning inspector’s decision that a battery energy storage facility could be built on its green belt.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th September 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Love Islander’s vodka ad pulled for targeting under-18s – BBC News

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A former Love Island contestant’s social media promotion for a vodka brand has been banned from TikTok for targeting under-18s.’

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BBC News, 24th September 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

New betting and vape shops could be blocked under new community powers – The Independent

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Local communities are set to be given new powers to safeguard local pubs and libraries, as part of a government drive to revitalise neglected high streets.’

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The Independent, 24th September 2025

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘Maggots raining down’: survey lays bare dire state of courts in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Asbestos, mould, rotten seagulls and cells flooding with excrement are among the problems experienced in crumbling courts in England and Wales, the Law Society has found.’

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The Guardian, 25th September 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Council tax reduction scheme “unlawfully adopted” and “discriminatory” against disabled people, High Court rules – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The High Court has quashed Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council’s new Council Tax Reduction Scheme, after finding it was both “unlawfully adopted” and “discriminatory” against disabled people and carers receiving certain benefits.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 24th September 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Manager sacked for working from Egypt wins £61,000 – BBC News

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A food delivery sales manager who was sacked after his company found out he was working remotely from Egypt has been awarded £61,000 for unfair dismissal.’

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BBC News, 24th September 2025

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

SQE provider pass rates “must be published as soon as possible” – Legal Futures

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The interim chief executive of the Legal Services Board (LSB) has called on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to publish data on Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) pass rates by provider “as soon as possible”.’

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Legal Futures, 25th September 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Bachelor’s £2.7m fortune sparks High Court DNA battle over heirs – The Independent

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The £2m-plus fortune of a bachelor multimillionaire has become the subject of a High Court dispute, involving heir hunters, DNA testing, and an inquiry into his father’s “romantic life”.’

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The Independent, 24th September 2025

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UK regulators launch new consultation on food advertising ban – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The UK’s advertising regulators have published a further consultation on the implementation of less healthy food and drink product advertising restrictions ahead of new rules coming into effect in January.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th September 2025

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Developer bids to take dispute with council over covenants in lease to Supreme Court – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 25th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A developer has lodged an application with the Supreme Court for permission to appeal in a bid to secure the discharge of a series of covenants contained in a lease agreement and benefitting a city council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 24th September 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 24th, 2025 in law reports by michael

High Court (Chancery Division)

Grosvenor Property Developers Ltd v Portner Law Ltd [2025] EWHC 2362 (Ch) (24 September 2025)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Smith v Rice [2025] EWHC 2426 (Comm) (24 September 2025)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Domestic & General Group Ltd & Ors v Premier Protect Holdings Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 2405 (KB) (23 September 2025)

Barings Investment Services Ltd v Wheeler [2025] EWHC 2369 (KB) (22 September 2025)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK nurse jailed for killing four patients is denied chance to appeal – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A nurse convicted of murdering four patients and trying to kill a fifth will not be allowed to appeal to the supreme court, judges have ruled.’

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2025

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NHS trust repays £5m over maternity failings – BBC News

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘An NHS trust at the centre of concerns over its poor maternity services has had to repay almost £5m after wrongly claiming it provided safe care to mothers and their babies.’

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BBC News, 24th September 2025

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Cheryl Tweedy stalker jailed for a year after again breaching restraining order – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A convicted killer who stalked Cheryl Tweedy has been jailed after turning up at the singer’s home for a fourth time.’

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2025

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Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law firms – Legal Futures

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against three law firms over misleading websites and online advertising for group actions.’

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Legal Futures, 24th September 2025

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

How tightened immigration rules could impact UK companies in 2026 – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Changes to UK immigration rules aimed at tightening visa requirements and reducing UK net migration will have a significant impact over the coming year for both employers recruiting workers and education providers recruiting international students.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd September 2025

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Noel Clarke ordered to pay initial £3m in legal costs to the Guardian after losing libel case – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘Noel Clarke has been ordered to pay the Guardian an initial £3m towards its legal costs from successfully defending his libel claim over an investigation in which the actor was accused of sexual misconduct by more than 20 women.’

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2025

Source: www.theguardian.com

Asylum seeker at centre of Essex hotel protests jailed for 12 months – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘An asylum seeker staying at a hotel in Essex that became the focus of protests has been jailed for 12 months for the assault of a 14-year-old girl and a woman.’

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2025

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Sacked Met officer jailed for 16 years for rapes – BBC News

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘A former Metropolitan Police constable has been jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, voyeurism and stalking, relating to three women.’

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BBC News, 23rd September 2025

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Sentencing Bill risks confusion over councillor disqualification: LGA – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 24th, 2025 in news by sally

‘The new Sentencing Bill 2025 could risk confusing candidates, councillors and the public about when a council member is disqualified from public office, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd September 2025

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk