Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed

Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

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Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband without her knowledge

The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.

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Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office and support function jobs

The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.

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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

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TRT World - Three years of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Has US forgotten the besieged Palestinians?

US President Trump's Gaza peace plan has fallen short of expectations, and the Iran war has diverted attention — yet polls show historic American public support for Palestinians. What can they expect ...

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TRT World - Netanyahu faces another fine over election propaganda filmed at military base

The Israeli prime minister is ordered to pay a fine after Israel's election commission ruled footage filmed at an air base amounted to election propaganda.

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How did Christa Pike survive execution attempt - and what happens next?

The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections.

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Husband in court accused of murder of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry

Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.

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7th October - Law News

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Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution

The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.

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Paramount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you

The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

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'ASOS hacked': App users receive notifications sent by hackers

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

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US death row inmate Christa Pike conscious after failed execution, lawyers say

Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.

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Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum

Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

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6th October - Law News

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New Jersey congresswoman faces deadline in Trump case days after giving birth

LaMonica McIver is only the 15th member of Congress have a baby while serving, and also the only member indicted for visiting ICE facility

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SRA takes Carter-Ruck fight to Supreme Court

Regulator has been granted a leapfrog certificate allowing it to seek permission to appeal directly from the UK's highest court.

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Law firm group chief removed after internal investigation

Ampa Group says firms continue to be led by managing directors and that clients are unaffected.

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Rival firms battle for control of Mariana dam litigation

Claimant committee and its lawyers 'have dropped [their] coin down a very expensive well,' court hears.

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IBA 2026: ICC unlikely to survive new Trump sanctions, says former PM

'If you're sanctioned as an institution by the Americans, you can't work with anyone,' says Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

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IBA 2026: Former Conservative leader reflects on 'democracy in retreat'

Lord Hague says western governments have failed to sustain their 'contract' with voters.

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Conservative conference: We must be known as 'rule of law' party

Shadow attorney general says policies must be underpinned by proper legal analysis.

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Former SSB leader given more time to respond to SRA charges

Solicitor facing multiple charges tells tribunal he wants to engage in future with disciplinary process.

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Law clerk experience cannot be equated with bench clerk's for judicial service eligibility: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the experience gained by a law clerk cannot be equated with that of a bench clerk for the purpose of fulfilling the el

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SRA heading for Carter-Ruck showdown in Supreme Court

The High Court has granted the SRA permission to appeal the Carter-Ruck ruling and issued a leapfrog certificate to take it straight to the Supreme Court.

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SME law firm group reports "positive" meeting with SRA

The SME & Boutique Law Firm Alliance has described a meeting yesterday with the Solicitors Regulation Authority as “a positive step forward” - but with still a long way to go.

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Questions over "drunk barrister" fail to save convicted man's appeal

The Court of Appeal has rejected a convicted man’s application for third-party disclosure from the Bar Standards Board over claims that his prosecutor was drunk.

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Agentic AI could become “default doorway” into justice system

Agentic AI could become the “default doorway” into the justice system, “identifying legal problems before people recognise them and pursuing processes on their behalf”, the Law Society has predicted.

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Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad: All to know

The US Army is averse to capital punishment and has not carried out an execution in decades.

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Police officers sacked for using Taser and baton on amputee, 92, at care home

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