The latest child sexual exploitation trial in Rochdale has once again exposed the harrowing abuse suffered by vulnerable girls—and the deep-rooted failures that allowed it to happen.

Cutting corners in health and safety matters can only lead to one outcome – as illustrated in this case.

When couples marry or enter into a civil partnership, the law in England and Wales generally treats assets as part of the “marital pot” available for division if the relationship ends. A prenuptial agreement is often seen as the most direct way to ringfence wealth acquired before the marriage, inherited funds or family property, but it is not the only option.

A newly published independent report has revealed “a series of missed opportunities” in the monitoring and management of orthopaedic surgeon Kuldeep Stohr, whose work at Cambridge’s world-renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been linked to harm suffered by dozens of children.

Two men have been sentenced for a series of sexual offences committed against three teenage girls in Leeds, following an investigation by Leeds District Safeguarding Unit.

If you or your child has experienced a birth injury due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. While money can’t undo the harm caused, it can make a real difference in ensuring you and your family have the support, care and security you need for the future.

When winter arrives, construction workers face conditions that can turn a routine job into a dangerous one. Ice, rain, wind and darkness can all increase the risk of serious injuries, many of which could be prevented with the right safety measures in place.

On 16 October, to mark Black History Month, our EDI Committee welcomed Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE for an inspiring lunchtime session that left a real impression across the firm.