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Better healthcare for all

It is reassuring that the main political parties have identified funding and the delivery of care as areas in need of attention, but it's tricky to find any substance behind their promises

State of the nation

News that the number of training contracts was reduced by nearly 12.5 per cent between 2004 and 2014 may be a surprise to many, but it really shouldn't be.

Society of Black Lawyers takes Hopkins, Murdoch, and LBC to the International Criminal Court

Freedom of speech is not a shield to be used at the expense of the rights of others, says lawyers group

Should men be forced to take paternity leave?

A new law forcing fathers to take paternity leave could mean greater equality and happier family relationships, but there are also financial concerns for businesses and individuals, explains Scott Best

Judge in hot water with Derbyshire town over 'derogatory' remark

Newhall Parish Council demands apology from the Ministry of Justice after judge suggested its residents were a bit rough

ECJ rejects redundancy claims from former Woolworths and Ethel Austin staff

Decision will bring a 'sigh of relief' from employers of multi-site businesses but is also 'good news' for employees, say lawyers Image copyright: Jacqueline Abromeit / Shutterstock.com

Financial services sector faces high risk of age discrimination claims

'Godfather of retail' case could be the start of many such actions

Anti-consumerist gospel group to perform exorcism on global firm King & Spalding

International law firm targeted by protestors for helping businesses sue governments for introducing 'harmful' legislation