HSE Publishes Workplace Injury Statistics
Provisional statistics for the year April 2012 to March 2013, published by the Health and Safety Executive, show an 11 per cent drop in major injuries compared with 2011/2012 The report shows that
Racing Tipster Backs Winner in VAT Dispute
The tax authorities have suffered a stinging defeat in a highly unusual case which involved in depth analysis of the business relationship between a phenomenally successful racing tipster and the punters who placed bets
Court Tackles Fall-Out from Failed Pleasure Gardens Project
In tackling the fall-out from a commercially disastrous project to build a world-class pleasure gardens in east London in time for the 2012 Olympics, the High Court has dismissed a building company’s claims that
Court Tackles Vexed Issue of ‘Squatters’ Rights’
In giving important guidance on the vexed issue of so-called ‘squatters’ rights’, the Court of Appeal has ruled that residents who made their homes in a London street after it was scheduled for demolition
Honest Builder Stripped of Cash Hoard
The truism that honesty is its own reward will come as little comfort to a scrupulous builder who will go without a penny after handing in to police nearly £18,000 that he found stashed
Latest investment mis-selling scandal lands HSBC with £149M bill
Following the impressive third quarter result from banking giant HSBC, it was announced that the Bank have made further provision of £92 Million to compensate customers mis-sold PPI and £83 Million to for firms mis-sold
Mother Who Exaggerated Injuries Facing Jail
In a stern warning to those tempted to over-egg accident injuries in the dishonest pursuit of compensation, a mother of 13 who did just that in a bid to win £750,000 damages from a
Planners Move to Protect Popular Shopping Street
In a case which underlines the importance given by planners to protecting the retail character of urban shopping areas, a bank has failed to convince the High Court that it was wrongly refused planning
Council Embroiled in £14.4 Million Football Stadium Saga
In a case which raises novel issues on the extent of local authority powers to involve themselves in commercial matters outside the scope of traditional public services, the owners of Coventry City Football Club
Climate Change and Coastal Developments
In a case which foreshadowed the impact that climate change may one day have on sea levels, plans for a substantial mixed-use development – including 230 homes – on the coastal plain at Burry