Vehicle tow Legal blunder could unleash tidal wave of refund claims

Legal blunder could unleash tidal wave of refund claims from motorists whose vehicles were towed away over parking violation between 1991 and now Powers to charge drivers to impound vehicles were accidentally removed in 1991 But the error only just been noticed – causing government to publish a new Bill Consumer law expert says the … Read more

Campaigners start legal action over Covid ban stopping home residents aged over-65 from taking trips

Campaigners start legal action over Covid ban stopping care home residents aged over-65 from taking trips to see family and friends during pandemic The action is being taken by dementia rights pressure group John’s Campaign  Government guidance says only under-65s can be allowed out to see people It blames rule on risk older care home … Read more

Scottish elections: Alex Salmond threatens legal action if Alba Party barred from TV debates

Alex Salmond threatens broadcasters with legal action if he is barred from taking part in live TV debates ahead of the Scottish elections as he says there is an ‘unanswerable’ case for including his new Alba Party Alba leader is to write to broadcasters and regulator Ofcom to demand a place  He was was unveiled as … Read more

Tories used party funds to cover Boris Johnson’s legal bills over Jennifer Arcuri affair 

Tories used party funds to cover Boris Johnson’s legal bills over Jennifer Arcuri affair Tory chiefs used party funds to pay Boris Johnson’s legal bills, it emerged  Party co-chairman is said to have approved payments to the PM’s lawyers The cash was handed over weeks after Mr Johnson entered No10 in July 2019 By Simon … Read more

‘Harry and Meghan’s legal wedding was on the Saturday, Archbishop of Canterbury says

The Archbishop of Canterbury has rejected the Duke and Duchess of Sussex‘s claim that he married them at a secret ceremony before their Windsor Castle wedding. Breaking his silence on what the couple told Oprah Winfrey three weeks ago, Justin Welby said he signed Harry and Meghan’s wedding certificate on the day millions watched them … Read more

Coleen Rooney opts for a low-key look amid fears over legal battle with Rebekah Vardy

Coleen Rooney opts for a low-key look in a camouflage jacket and leggings amid fears she may be forced to accept defeat in ‘War of the Wags’ legal battle with Rebekah Vardy By Sean O’grady and Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 09:55 BST, 29 March 2021 | Updated: 09:56 BST, … Read more

Legal cannabis products sold on the high street are facing a crackdown

Legal cannabis products sold on the high street are facing a crackdown amid concerns they could create a ‘high’ for users There is unease about levels of psychoactive compound THC in CBD products Ministers worried sale of CBD gives impression of softening stance on cannabis People claim CBD alleviates ailments from aches to anxiety but … Read more

Foreign holidays ‘are unlikely to be legal until AUGUST’

Foreign holidays are unlikely to be back on the cards until August, it was claimed today despite plans to lift the domestic lockdown in June. Britons booking trips abroad have been warned they are being ‘very optimistic’, with signs ministers will keep the legal ban on non-essential travel in place longer to minimise the risk … Read more

BBC to fund Martin Bashir’s legal bills during Diana probe

BBC licence fee money is being used to pay legal defence bills for Martin Bashir who is facing a probe into how he secured an interview with Princess Diana, more than 25 years ago.  Bashir, 58, who is the BBC’s Religious Affairs editor, is one of several current or former staff who were involved in … Read more

Alex Salmond launches NEW legal action against Scottish Government after Nicola Sturgeon cleared

Most of the critical findings in the report were decided by majority, with the SNP trying to block them but their usual allies the Greens siding with the opposition.  NICOLA STURGEON ‘FAILED TO RECOLLECT’ KEY MEETING  The committee considered a meeting Nicola Sturgeon had with Alex Salmond’s aide Geoff Abberdein on March 29, 2018. She … Read more