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Council & Politics · LondonHigh Court dismisses £340m black‑cab claim, Uber wins bid
A High Court judge has thrown out claims totalling about £340 million brought by London black‑cab drivers and two former private‑hire firms, stating the actions were time‑barred. Uber welcomed the decision, while claimants consider their next steps.
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Council & Politics · LondonDriver fined £9,234 for breaching Enfield car cruising ban
A driver has been ordered to pay over £9,000 after admitting to breaching an Enfield Council car cruising injunction. Nojus Sartauskas performed dangerous stunts on Lockfield Avenue in August 2026, violating an order designed to curb antisocial driving.
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Council & Politics · All LondonUber driver Julius Mugabo wins judicial review over TfL licence delay
Julius Mugabo, an Uber driver, secured a High Court judicial review of TfL’s licence renewal delay, which saw his tax debt swell from £3,000 to £20,000 and sparked eviction threats. The Independent Workers’ Union backs the case as thousands of drivers face similar hardship.
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Business · LondonSimon Cowell faces High Court claim over £100,000 napkin deal dispute
Simon Cowell is being sued in the High Court over an alleged business agreement written on a napkin. Ian Rosenblatt, a former adviser, claims he is owed a percentage of a confidential 2025 deal or £100,000 in damages. Cowell has not yet filed a defence.
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Business · LondonCellist Sally Kenyon sues Starbucks for £2m after Embankment injury
Sally Kenyon, a professional cellist from Somerset, is seeking over £2 million in damages from Starbucks after a wooden fridge surround fell on her at a London Embankment branch. The High Court case centres on whether the incident caused career-ending injuries or worsened pre-existing conditions.
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Property & Planning · Tower HamletsHigh Court dismisses challenge to Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association lost a High Court bid to block the Chinese embassy’s move to East Smithfield. Judges ruled Tower Hamlets Council and the Government had properly considered terrorism, protest and safety concerns raised by 100 nearby properties.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL seeks £1bn from carmakers over Ulez compliance
Transport for London is pursuing legal action worth up to £1bn against car manufacturers. The agency alleges that certain diesel vehicles entered the Ultra Low Emission Zone without paying the required £12.50 daily charge due to false claims regarding vehicle emissions.
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