PM tells Abramovich: Pay £2.5bn for Ukraine or face court
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
Masonic bodies are taking the Metropolitan Police to court over a new rule forcing officers to declare membership. The legal row follows recommendations from the Daniel Morgan murder report.
The BBC has vowed to defend itself against a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his pre-Capitol riot speech. Get the latest on this major legal clash.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
The US Institute of Peace building now bears Donald Trump's name, a move labelled 'insult to injury' as a court fight over control of the thinktank continues. Read the full story.
Former President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth claim they were unaware of a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Explore the details and implications of this military action.
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Max Junestrand, CEO of legal tech firm Legora, warns AI is reshaping legal careers. As the firm's valuation soars to $1.8bn, he reveals aggressive London hiring plans for 2026.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
President Trump defends aide Pete Hegseth, denying he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean boat. Get the full details on the controversial report and the White House response.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrested including 71-year-old activist.
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
While critics called Cop30 a failure, look beyond the legal text to find genuine strides in climate action. A new Brazilian-led initiative is building a roadmap for a fossil fuel transition. Read the full analysis.
Author Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban, risking withdrawal of existing titles. Follow the High Court case.
Author Sally Rooney warns her books may disappear from UK stores due to her financial backing of proscribed group Palestine Action, citing a severe threat to artistic freedom.
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
Huda Ammori challenges Palestine Action's ban under anti-terrorism laws in secret court proceedings critics call 'unavoidably unfair'. Learn about the CMP system.
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
New poll reveals stark generational divide in climate optimism with half of young adults believing effects can be prevented versus just 26% of over-55s. Discover the full findings.
Police bodycam footage allegedly shows activists attacking officers with a sledgehammer during a break-in at an Israeli defence firm's UK site. Six Palestine Action members deny all charges.
The Guardian's Climate Assembly brought together George Monbiot and experts to examine why climate policies face growing opposition and how to counter this trend.
Lady Colin Campbell takes legal action against London hotel after fall leaves her with shattered pelvis and hip. The I'm A Celebrity star faces six-month recovery.
Exclusive: Home Office official warns anti-terrorism programme faces being overwhelmed by Palestine advocacy referrals following ban on direct action group. Read the full analysis.
Australian government faces pressure to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out to meet COP30 climate pledge. Climate experts demand urgent action on coal and gas projects.
World leaders at COP30 in Brazil reach a draft deal to triple climate finance for developing nations and review trade barriers. Read the latest on the breakthrough.