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- Courts · City of London
Flowerbx wins High Court trademark battle against rival
Luxury florist Flowerbx, a favourite of celebrities like Victoria Beckham, has successfully sued a rival company, Flowers Box London Ltd, in the High Court. The judge found the rival's name too similar, leading to customer confusion and unfair profit.
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Courts · BarnetMother on the run in UK with sons, father claims
An American father is appealing for public assistance to locate his two young sons, who he claims were abducted by their mother in the UK in March. Nishika Samaratunga is accused of breaching court orders and is believed to be concealing the whereabouts of Blaine and Nathaniel Baier.
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Courts · LondonSadiq Khan's emails to be searched in Palantir Met AI deal dispute
Palantir is suing the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) after it blocked a £50 million artificial intelligence deal with the Metropolitan Police. The High Court will now search Sadiq Khan's emails and texts from September 2025 to May 2026.
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Courts · LondonHigh Court orders search of Sadiq Khan’s emails in £50m Palantir dispute
The High Court has ordered a search of Sadiq Khan’s emails and messages as part of a legal battle over MOPAC’s decision to block a £50m contract between the Met Police and Palantir. The firm claims the decision was unlawful, while MOPAC argues the Met failed to follow procurement rules.
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Courts · City of LondonUber driver sues TfL over licence renewal delays
An Uber driver is suing Transport for London in the high court over significant delays in renewing his licence. Julius Mugabo claims the hold-up caused him to fall into debt and fear eviction, with a judge noting the 'immediate and serious consequences'.
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Courts · City of LondonJamie Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over £800,000 tax bill
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an alleged unpaid tax bill estimated to be between £700,000 and £800,000. The petition was filed at the High Court.
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Courts · City of LondonPrince Harry and six others to pay £9.5m in legal costs
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures must pay an initial £9.5 million in legal fees to the Daily Mail's publisher. The ruling follows the dismissal of their unlawful information gathering claims at the High Court.
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LatestHigh Court blocks release of Linda Razzell’s killer after Parole Board ruling overturned
The High Court has quashed the Parole Board’s decision to release Glyn Razzell, who murdered his estranged wife Linda in 2002. Judges ruled he was "fundamentally dishonest" for refusing to disclose where he hid her body, prolonging the family’s distress 22 years on.
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Policing · LondonMet-Palantir AI contract blocked by London policing office over procurement breach
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir in May 2026, citing a 'clear and serious breach' of procurement rules. Palantir is suing, alleging the decision was based on ethics rather than procedure. A High Court hearing is set for January 2027.
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