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Students gathered in support of the legal action against University College London (UCL) outside the High Court during Wednesday's preliminary hearing. Nearly 1,000 current and former students are bringing a claim against UCL, with thousands more wanting to join the legal action, alleging the university breached their tuition contracts. Picture date: Wednesday May 24, 2023.

Covid-linked compensation bid by students against university reaches High Court

Nearly 1,000 current and former students are bringing a claim against University College London.

24 May

'Healthy' doctor, 32, died after rare severe reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab

The widow of Dr Stephen Wright, 32, who died 10 days after his Covid vaccination, is planning to sue the pharmaceutical giant.

19 Apr

'Breathing tube error' may have led to death of first UK child Covid victim

Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died three days after testing positive for Covid-19.

1 Mar

Hungry falcons swapped feasting on pigeons for parakeets during lockdown

Preacher who sold bogus Covid cure made of oil and string avoids jail

Bishop convicted of fraud over £91 Covid cure kits says they held 'power of God'

Long Covid: Three types of virus revealed but what are the symptoms?

Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek in hospital with ‘life-threatening’ sepsis

Man who killed couple 'over Covid paranoia' jailed for 33 years

Belly Mujinga's death: Inquest won't consider 'Covid spit attack'

Belly Mujinga's family question Covid test of man who 'spat at rail worker'

Widow who lost husband to Covid 'disgusted' by Downing Street partygoers

Tube mask rule 'to be dropped' but mayor reminds Londoners of health benefit

Back to the office? Commute returns for some as Covid restrictions ease

Face masks must remain compulsory on public transport, says mayor