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Gareth Martin comments on the arrests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson

Perhaps not the ‘usual suspects’ but the recent arrests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson were most definitely typical of the headline-grabbing events that make everyone an armchair lawyer.

CMA launches review of private dentistry

The CMA is seeking input on private dentistry, focusing on consumer experiences and pricing transparency

New UK rules target foreign criminals

Foreign criminals will face strict new rules that prevent entry or cancel visas for offenders posing a threat

Stewarts strengthens medical negligence practice in London

Stewarts has appointed Alexandra Winch and Richard Lodge as new partners to enhance their medical negligence team

Forbes Solicitors makes strategic acquisition move

Forbes Solicitors has acquired e3 employment law LLP to enhance its employment law capabilities and growth ambitions

Swire v Canterbury City Council: EIA screening, park and ride capacity, and the limits of cumulative assessment

High Court dismisses judicial review of A2 slip road planning permission — [2026] EWHC 478 (Admin)

Shah Ali v General Medical Council: High Court upholds erasure from medical register

A doctor's removal from the medical register has been confirmed by the High Court following findings of dishonesty and dangerous driving, after successive tribunals concluded that further suspension would serve no useful purpose.

XY, Re: welfare deputyship, internet use and the court's ultimate authority

Internet and social media decisions fall outside standard welfare deputyship authority; the Court of Protection retains ultimate best interests jurisdiction regardless of deputy appointment.