Brian Farmer

Business News

Campaigners opposed to new nuclear plant call on regulators after appeal fails

The Together Against Sizewell C group says it will keep fighting for the ‘soul of Suffolk’ despite losing the latest round of a legal battle.
21 Dec 2023
Crime

Judge decides not to punish Sir Frederick Barclay over divorce payment breach

Sir Frederick has been ordered to give Lady Hiroko Barclay lump sums totalling £100 million after the breakdown of their 34-year marriage.
17 Aug 2023
Crime

Senior judge praises expert witness criticised on social media

Mr Justice Keehan, who is based in the Family Division of the High Court, said Karen Woodall is ‘experienced, independent, dedicated and effective’.
16 Aug 2023
Business News

Widower of Post Office worker convicted of theft loses appeal fight

Ian O’Donnell wanted to posthumously clear the name of his wife Joanne, who died seven years ago, aged 64.
15 Aug 2023
Business News

Widower of jailed Post Office worker loses appeal fight

Ian O’Donnell wanted to clear his wife Joanne’s name posthumously but three appeal judges dismissed the case.
15 Aug 2023
Crime

Millionaire wins cash fight with estranged wife despite judge dubbing him ‘liar’

Susan Baker, 75, had argued that she should get a £9.3 million lump sum following the breakdown of her marriage to Andrew Baker.
14 Aug 2023
Crime

Braverman loses first round of High Court fight with trafficking ‘victims’

The men say disqualifying people believed to be trafficking victims from getting protection and support because they have convictions is unfair.
26 Jul 2023
Crime

Judge explains why jail term for Sir Frederick Barclay ‘is not the way forward’

Sir Jonathan Cohen has been overseeing a fight between Sir Frederick and his ex-wife Lady Hiroko Barclay for more than two years.
24 Jul 2023
Environment

Environment campaign organisation loses High Court fight with Shell directors

ClientEarth, a shareholder in Shell, had raised concern about Shell’s ‘climate change strategy’ and wanted to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.
24 Jul 2023
Crime

Wealthy Russian businessman loses fight over detained superyacht

Sergei Naumenko wanted a judge to make an order setting aside a Government decision to detain the Phi following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
21 Jul 2023
Crime

Judge criticised after using ‘Jack the lad’ phrase when sentencing sex offender

Appeal judge Lady Justice Macur said she ‘deplored’ Recorder John Hardy’s indication that Aaron Hewson was ‘Jack the lad’.
20 Jul 2023
Crime

Former Spanish king’s ex-lover tells why she wants more than £100m damages

Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who has sued Juan Carlos, 85, and made harassment allegations, says the amount will not surprise him.
20 Jul 2023
Crime

Former Spanish king ‘exceptionally ruthless’, ex-lover tells judge

Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, 58, has made a harassment claim against Juan Carlos, 85, and wants damages of more than £126 million.
19 Jul 2023
Crime

Parents and grandmother accused of ‘tampering’ with woman’s medical equipment

A judge asked to make findings at a Court of Protection hearing in London said he has ‘never had to try a case like this’.
19 Jul 2023
UK

Former Spanish king asks judge to dismiss ex-lover’s damages claim

Danish businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn has sued Juan Carlos, 85, and made harassment allegations

18 Jul 2023
Politics

Campaign group concerned about wind farms loses fight with ministers

Suffolk Energy Action Solutions challenged a 2022 decision by then Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng relating to two winds farms off Suffolk.
14 Jul 2023
Crime

Disability campaign group loses fight over Grenfell recommendations

Claddag complained about a Government ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations relating to disabled people in high-rise flats.
14 Jul 2023
Politics

Unions hail ‘significant’ victory after agency worker fight with Government

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said a judge’s decision to quash regulations introduced in 2022 was a ‘badge of shame for the Conservatives’.
13 Jul 2023
Politics

Government ‘refused to listen’ union boss says after agency worker ruling

FDA assistant general secretary Amy Leversidge described the judge’s decision as a victory for ‘basic fairness and for the trade union movement’.
13 Jul 2023
Environment

Environment group waits for ruling in latest stage of fight with Shell directors

ClientEarth, a Shell shareholder, has raised concern about climate change strategies and wants to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.
12 Jul 2023
Environment

Environment campaigners in latest round of fight with Shell directors

ClientEarth, a shareholder in Shell, is unhappy about the company’s ‘climate change strategy’ and wants to make a ‘breach’ of duties claim.
12 Jul 2023