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A recent costs judgment in Smith v Wigan Borough Council confirms an important point in housing disrepair litigation: settlement figures alone do not determine the appropriate costs Track.

The UK Government has announced a new Post Office Families Fund to recognise the harm suffered by relatives of sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal. This dedicated compensation scheme will operate separately from existing redress programmes and is expected to open in summer 2026, offering two potential claim routes for eligible family members.

Awareness of sexual harassment, its impacts and effects has grown rapidly in recent years, with the #MeToo movement acting as a significant catalyst.