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Sculfor v MGN: when does the limitation clock start ticking in phone hacking claims?

The High Court's preliminary issue judgement in five Mirror newspaper hacking claims clarifies how section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980 applies to claimants who were misled, living abroad, or advised by solicitors not to proceed.

YC v Secretary of State for the Home Department: implied power to correct erroneous grants of indefinite leave to remain

Court of Appeal confirms the Home Office may withdraw an ILR grant issued through clerical error.

BHP v Município de Mariana: when foreign anti-suit proceedings can constitute criminal contempt

Court of Appeal clarifies the narrow circumstances in which procuring foreign injunctive relief may cross into contempt of court.

VTB Bank v Kuanyshev: freezing order thresholds, fortification and third-party property disputes

High Court dismisses respondents' bid to raise asset disclosure threshold but orders £500,000 payment into court as fortified cross-undertaking.

McGowan v Potter: county court jurisdiction to enforce charging orders clarified

County court's equity jurisdiction — not ancillary LPA 1925 powers — governs enforcement of charging orders up to £350,000.

Switalskis appoints new marketing lead

Switalskis has welcomed Elinor Gilles-Jones as head of marketing to drive strategic growth across the firm

Companies House faces critical security breach

Companies House encountered a significant security issue allowing unauthorised users to access sensitive company information

South West Water faces pollution penalties

South West Water has pleaded guilty to multiple pollution charges, while CEO Susan Davy’s pay rises amid controversy