In what has been hailed as a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Manchester Building Society in its long running dispute with its former auditor, Grant Thornton.
Grant Thornton were the Society’s auditors from 1997 to 2012.
Between 2004 to 2010 the Society purchased and issued...
The recent case of Beattie Passive Norse Limited v Canham Consulting Limited demonstrates the importance of establishing causation in any claim.
In that case, Beattie Passive Norse Limited (BPN) brought a professional negligence claim against Canham arising from defective foundation designs prepared by Canham for two blocks of terraced housing owned by BPN. BPN...
“There are tears, there’s laughter and there’s the feeling of doing something with life. Not just being a cog in the machine. This movie will bring great joy to your hearts, pulling on your heartstrings with tear-jerking scenes. It’s a must watch if you want to be inspired and learn the impact of community. Two words...
“Over 1.1 MILLION suspicious referrals recorded in last 12 months”
Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs will arrive in the post this week.
In the 12 months to 30 April 2021, HMRC...
Authorities must stop stifling dissent, and instead protect the media, says Amnesty International
A recent series of attacks and growing pressure on journalists who criticise the Pakistan government is a cause for serious concern, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists have said in a joint statement.
The eagerly anticipated ‘Dil Cheer’ by Maz Bonafide featuring legendary singer Naseebo Lal is out now!
Written and composed by Maz himself, the track is a romantic melodious tune which is sure to touch the hearts of millions worldwide.
Naseebo Lal
Maz commented: “I initially wrote this...
A Leeds headteacher who told his pro-Palestine students that the Palestinian flag could be seen as a call for violence, has caused outrage across the country.
Some pupils at Allerton Grange School in Talbot Avenue, Leeds, were disciplined for wearing lanyards or badges bearing the Palestinian flag in support of hundreds of innocent Palestinians...
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"Those of us who take family visits to the ‘motherland’ can often miss or overlook the areas of risk associated with hepatitis C."
• The prevalence of hepatitis C is higher in British South Asian communities (1.1%) compared...
Low-income homeowners in Leeds can now apply for free solar panels and insulation, thanks to a new scheme to help residents save money and tackle climate change.
Eligible residents will be able to install energy saving technology—including solar panels, cavity wall insulation and, in some areas, external wall insulation—completely free of charge.
A serving police officer has been sentenced for indecent images offences.
DC Paul Allgood, 60, attached to the Met's Economic Crime Unit, pleaded guilty to three counts of making/possessing indecent images of children and three counts of outraging public decency when he appeared at Wood Green Crown Court.
Allgood returned...
A 22-year-old British Asian freelance painter, artist and illustrator is showcasing her artwork at the multi-award winning Laura I. Gallery CIC.
'The Art of Adornment' by Daya, is a virtual exhibition, which runs until 30th May. The event aims to be an early celebration of South Asian cultural heritage month which is celebrated in...
Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city's 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the council's annual meeting on 20th May.
Taking over the role from the previous incumbent Councillor Eileen Taylor, who served an unprecedented two years in the role, Councillor Asghar Khan will be accompanied...
Inequalities exist in the community, particularly for those of ethnic or socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
Despite having one of the youngest populations in the UK, Bradford has the highest ratio of diabetes.
Now health experts are to gather at a ‘catalyst event’ in Bradford to discuss new ways of treating diabetes.
The virus which has seen thousands of fatalities in India is known as the B1.617.2 variant. It's now spreading in several areas of the UK
Surge testing is being carried out after the latest outbreak of the Indian coronavirus variant in the UK.
The B1.617.2 variant is spreading in several...
"We do nothing to deter Israel from expanding settlements, forced evictions and home demolitions. This is ethnic cleansing and is denying the reality of the state of Palestine to exist."
In a speech in the House of Lords on Wednesday 19th May 2021, co-Chair of the Britain-Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group, and Conservative...
“Jews are no more responsible for the actions of the Israeli government than Muslims are for the acts of IS or the Taliban, or Hindus are for the actions of the BJP. “
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“Last weekend, I went on the Leeds rally to help spotlight the massive...
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan came to an end, and festive Eid celebrations had just begun, young volunteers decided to share love and joy in Dewsbury.
On Thursday 13th of May, wonderful young people from their youth charity, Kumon Y’all were up nice and early, to prepare the savouries which were packed...
The sickening off-duty activities of PCSO Jonathan Plummer have shocked and appalled his colleagues
A police community support officer (PCSO) in Wakefield District, was found guilty of three counts of making indecent images of children, one count of distributing indecent images of children, one count of possession of extreme images and one...
Singer, Jay Sean, broadcaster, Anita Rani, and footballer, Neil Taylor, have thrown their support behind the British Red Cross’s Global Coronavirus appeal, following the ongoing devastating scenes in India.
In a video, Sean tells the public: "Things in India have reached a critical point. There's a deadly second wave spreading across the country, and...
West Yorkshire Police are continuing to investigate and appeal for witnesses to a fatal collision in Bradford.
Specialist officers are continuing to support the family of the 39-year-old woman who lost her life as enquiries continue into the collision at the junction of Hinchcliffe Street and Beech Terrace.
Mother-of-five, Iram...
