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Courts · CroydonFresh inquest ordered for girl scalded to death in 1978
A fresh inquest has been ordered into the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, who died in 1978 from burns sustained in a bath. The High Court quashed the original accidental death verdict after her former stepmother, Janice Nix, was convicted of manslaughter.
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Uber wins bid to dismiss £340m black cab driver claims
Uber has successfully had claims totalling approximately £340 million dismissed by the High Court. The claims were brought by around 13,000 London black cab drivers and two former private hire firms.
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Celebrity sues ITN and Guardian over sex crime allegations
A well-known individual is seeking an injunction to prevent ITN and Guardian News and Media from publishing alleged sex crime allegations. The claimant states he suffers severe mental health issues and has attempted suicide twice.
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m High Court fight over pigeon mascot deal
Mike Tyson and his firm Tyrannic are in a High Court dispute over a £1.5m sponsorship contract with gambling brand Rabona. Medier Ltd claims Tyson breached the deal by walking away from a campaign involving a giant pigeon mascot, which Tyson's wife described as 'ridiculous'.
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Palantir drops £50m Met Police AI deal legal challenge
Technology firm Palantir has ended its High Court bid against the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime over a blocked £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police. The decision to halt the deal was based on value for money, MOPAC stated.
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Hoxton Beach wins High Court challenge over café contracts
Hoxton Beach has been granted permission to take its legal challenge against the City of London Corporation to the High Court. The company is contesting the awarding of contracts for three of its North London cafés to other tenants.
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LatestCafe tenants win right to challenge Hampstead Heath lease decision
Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have won the right to challenge a lease decision made by the City of London Corporation. Hoxton Beach, operated by Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, is bringing the case to the High Court.
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Abramovich associate misled court in £1bn oil case, documents suggest
Leaked documents suggest Eugene Tenenbaum, a close associate of Roman Abramovich, may have misled a UK court in 2008 during a £1bn legal battle over Siberian oil fields. Tenenbaum's evidence concerned his awareness of share dilutions in a joint venture.
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Courts · EnfieldSpurs appeal Whitewebbs park academy decision after court ruling
Tottenham Hotspur is pursuing an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed planning permission for its women's academy at Whitewebbs Park. The club's chief executive stated plans remain unchanged, despite Enfield Council's new administration urging them to abandon the project.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues police over home searches
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is pursuing legal action against Thames Valley Police, alleging personal possessions were removed during searches of his homes. A private High Court hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
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Prince Andrew challenges police search warrants in High Court
Prince Andrew is reportedly mounting a legal challenge against Thames Valley Police over alleged unlawful searches of his homes. An application for judicial review has been approved by a High Court judge, who will consider the legality of search warrants for his Sandringham Estate and Royal Lodge residences.
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David Sullivan sues BBC for over £150m
David Sullivan is suing the BBC for over £150 million at the High Court. The lawsuit follows a June Panorama documentary that detailed allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour from seven women. Sullivan resigned as joint chairman of West Ham before the programme aired.
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Courts · City of LondonWestlife singer sues surgeon over weight-loss operation complications
Westlife singer Mark Feehily is suing surgeon Nick Carter for alleged medical negligence following a weight-loss operation in August 2020. Feehily claims the procedure caused recurring sepsis, leading to the removal of his entire stomach in 2023. The claim has been filed at the High Court.
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Courts · EnfieldDriver fined £9,234 for banned car stunts in Enfield
A driver has been ordered to pay over £9,000 after admitting to performing banned vehicle stunts in Enfield. Nojus Sartauskas was found in contempt of court for breaching an injunction secured by the council.
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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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