Archives for: August 2008

Pleural Plagues campaign breakthrough

THOUSANDS of people suffering from an asbestos-related lung condition were today celebrating a £1bn breakthrough in their battle for compensation. Yorkshire campaigners have been calling for the Government to review a recent change in the rules on pleu… more »

Campaigners’ Victory raises £1bn asbestos payout hopes

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of sufferers from a condition that can lead to a deadly cancer could soon receive more than £1bn compensation after Yorkshire campaigners succeeded in changing Government policy. For almost 25 years people have been able to claim d… more »