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The UK economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first three months of the year, figures have shown. The ONS said the economy grew by 0.4% in the quarter, compared with an earlier estimate of 0.3%. On an annual basis, the economy grew by 2.9% from the first quarter of 2014, up from a [&he...

Spencer v Hillingdon Hospital[2015] EWHC 1058 (QB) The claimant had suffered deep vein thrombosis following a pulmonary embolism on each of his lungs. He alleged that the defendant hospital had been negligent in failing to advise him of the risk of contracting deep vein thrombosis and for failing to...

Case History McCracken v Smith, MIB & Bell [2015] EWCA Civ 380 The claimant had been involved in an accident when a mini bus hit the off-road motorcycle he had been riding as a pillion passenger. Neither the claimant nor his driver had a driving licence, insurance or a crash helmet at the time o...

If you have been exposed to asbestos and you have gone on to develop Asbestosis and pleural thickening, you may be able to make a claim for compensation, even if your original employers have ceased treading. Please join us for an informal talk and discussion, without obligation, at the Citizens Advi...

Charity calls for early diagnosis and a caring culture in the NHS to tackle rising costs*  The NHS in England has spent at least £100 million resolving legal claims due todelays, errors or inadequate care related to cancer in the last decade, reveals a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the N...

Ripon Cathedral is suing the NHS after paying £130,200 to a worshipper who was not immediately treated after an injury during a service. The cathedral agreed to pay Christopher Shepherd the compensation in 2013 after he tripped and broke his foot, but is now pursuing legal action against the health...

The Claimant had sustained brain injuries during birth, which had caused cerebral palsy and reduced her life expectancy to 47. She claimed for loss of earnings and pension up to the age of 93 despite authority restricting such loss claims to the period of life expectancy: Croke (A Minor) v Wiseman [...

A cyclist had suffered head and spinal injuries after losing control of his bicycle and crashed into metal A cyclist had suffered head and spinal injuries after losing control of his bicycle and crashed into metal railings atop a low wall. The railings had broken on impact and the Claimant fell down...

The government has said it will press ahead with the introduction of non-branded cigarette packaging in England, with legislation being introduced before the general election in May. Public Health Minister Jane Ellison told MPs the move was likely to have a positive impact on public health, particul...

Official figures have revealed that the UK inflation rate fell sharply to 0.5% in December, the joint lowest on record. Inflation as measured by the CPI fell from 1% in November to its lowest rate since May 2000, helped by cheaper fuel prices. The ONS added that the drop in inflation was also due to...