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Sep 23, 22:22

Actor Noel Clarke Ordered to Pay £3m in Guardian Libel Case Costs

A High Court judge ruled that actor Noel Clarke must pay at least £3m of the Guardian's legal costs after his libel claim against the newspaper, regarding sexual misconduct allegations, was dismissed.

Actor Noel Clarke Ordered to Pay £3m in Guardian Libel Case Costs

A High Court judge ruled that actor Noel Clarke must pay at least £3m of the Guardian's legal costs after his libel claim against the newspaper, regarding sexual misconduct allegations, was dismissed.

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How did the court justify its decision regarding the costs awarded to the Guardian?

The judge, Mrs Justice Steyn, deemed Clarke's case "far-fetched and indeed false," criticizing his pursuit of allegations against the Guardian's witnesses. The £3m interim payment is considered substantially lower than the Guardian's likely total recovery, allowing for a margin of error.

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Apr 14, 16:12

Loan Charge Scandal: 18 Suicide Attempts Prompt Calls for Government Action

The loan charge scandal has resulted in at least 18 suicide attempts and 10 confirmed suicides, leading to 17 police referrals and intensifying calls for government action, while a review is deemed insufficient by campaigners.

Loan Charge Scandal: 18 Suicide Attempts Prompt Calls for Government Action

The loan charge scandal has resulted in at least 18 suicide attempts and 10 confirmed suicides, leading to 17 police referrals and intensifying calls for government action, while a review is deemed insufficient by campaigners.

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How did the implementation of the loan charge policy contribute to the mental health crisis among contractors?

The loan charge, introduced in 2016, retrospectively imposed tax liabilities on contractors, causing widespread distress and financial hardship. The government's response has been criticized as inadequate, with campaigners denouncing a recent review as a mere cover-up. The scale of the crisis underscores the need for a thorough investigation into the policy's design and implementation.

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Apr 30, 16:13

Adams Denies Involvement in Donaldson Murder in BBC Libel Case

Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin president, is defending himself in a Dublin High Court libel case against the BBC over allegations that he sanctioned the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin member who was also a British informant for 20 years; the Real IRA admitted responsibility for th...

Adams Denies Involvement in Donaldson Murder in BBC Libel Case

Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin president, is defending himself in a Dublin High Court libel case against the BBC over allegations that he sanctioned the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin member who was also a British informant for 20 years; the Real IRA admitted responsibility for th...

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What immediate impacts did the murder of Denis Donaldson have on the Northern Ireland peace process and political landscape?

Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin president, testified in his libel case against the BBC, stating that Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin member and British informant, was viewed as expendable by his handlers. Donaldson was murdered in 2006, and Adams denies any involvement in his death. The Real IRA claimed responsibility for the killing in 2009.

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