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Google faces demand to sell Chrome
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has demanded that Google divest its Chrome browser to address its illegal monopoly in the online search market, and if necessary its Android mobile operating system as well. This request follows a ruling by US District Judge Amit Mehta, which confirmed Google’s monopolistic practices. The DoJ’s filing, supported by…
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Covid inquiry costs soar to £208m
The Covid inquiry is projected to cost taxpayers £208m, making it the most expensive investigation in British history. Analysis by the TaxPayers’ Alliance reveals that nearly £150,000 is spent daily, with £37.7m allocated for legal counsel and £557,000 for chairwoman Baroness Hallett. The inquiry, established in June 2022, is expected to continue until 2026, with…
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Insurers see record property claim payouts
Property insurance claim payouts reached £4.1bn in the first three quarters of the year, according to The Association of British Insurers (ABI) data. This marks a 15% increase on January to September 2023 and is the biggest total for the first nine months of a year since records started in 2017. The ABI data also…
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Police diversity jobs surge by 30%
The number of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) roles in UK police forces has risen by nearly 30% over the past three years, reaching just under 200 positions. Since the 2021/22 financial year, nearly £15m has been allocated to these roles, with West Yorkshire and Merseyside Police being the largest spenders. The overall spending on…
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Passengers fight back over fare evasion claims
Train passengers are preparing to take legal action against major train companies, alleging wrongful convictions for fare evasion. Lawyer Brian Higgs from HNK Solicitors described the situation as a “miscarriage of justice,” drawing parallels to the Post Office scandal. He said that most individuals prosecuted for fare evasion “haven’t done anything wrong.” Seven train companies…
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Law firm to be led by three managing partners
Thackray Williams is set to appoint Vikki Herbert, Anthony Macey, and Emma Thompson as joint managing partners next year, breaking with traditional leadership norms. Each leader will focus on different sectors while maintaining reduced fee-earning work. Mr Macey commented: “Having worked so closely together, it seemed a natural evolution for the three of us to…
