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Jo Bateman couldn’t go swimming after a water company sent tankers to release a flood of sewage. We’re supporting her legal action.

After racist and Islamophobic posts on social media were found by Good Law Project, Reform UK has dropped a candidate standing in Yorkshire. But the party has declined to say whether it will act against three more. Content warning: Islamophobia, racism, far-right tropes

Since Rishi Sunak became prime minister, anonymous dining clubs and special interest groups, set up as ‘unincorporated associations’, have funnelled millions into political parties. But who’s splashing the cash?

Good Law Project has won a battle with the Treasury after it tried to suppress emails between Rishi Sunak and the hedge fund he founded.

The surge in spending on storage as the government panic-bought PPE is coming to an end, but the health department is still shelling out £890,000 a week.

Judge rules that the solicitor general ‘mischaracterised’ the evidence when he charged Warner with contempt of court for holding up a placard.

A ruling from the High Court this month shows how public bodies must promote equality, even when things are tight. Content warning: child sexual abuse; suicide; self-harm.

Why is the solicitor general attacking our fundamental rights? The reasons are both inside and outside the courtroom.

Two contracts worth £258m to supply gowns and safety goggles were enough for the owner of a dog food business to move into a stately home. by Max Colbert

A historic ruling means that governments must take concrete steps to tackle the climate crisis and set out credible targets to reach net zero.

Charities get generous tax breaks – even for anonymous donations. But shouldn’t we know who they’re working for?

When the state tramples over ancient rights to liberty, it’s time for the courts to take action. by Jess O’Thomson

Sewage discharges swelled in 2023 to a stomach-churning 3.6 million hours while water company payouts to shareholders continue to rise.

A GPS tag signals the fine balances that must be struck when a Government interferes with our human rights. by Jess O’Thomson

The Tories claim they’re defending fundamental rights and freedoms, but they’re ramping up efforts to dismantle our right to protest and freedom of expression. Here’s what you need to know.

Tory Peer, Lord Marland, who claimed Frank Hester ‘is not a racist’ because he does business abroad, heads a trade organisation which lists The Phoenix Partnership as a ‘strategic partner’ and a ‘platinum’ sponsor for its summits.