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80th Anniversary of VE Day
80 years ago our country went through one of the most momentous days in its history with victory in Europe after Germany surrendered to...

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May 81 min read


Hilary Meredith-Beckham welcomes launch of Valour centres for veterans
Hilary Meredith-Beckham has welcomed news of the government’s investment in support centres for veterans. In one of the largest-ever...

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May 61 min read


Veteran investigations and why history cannot be allowed to repeat itself
Hilary Meredith-Beckham has responded to reports that hundreds of special forces veterans face investigation over incidents in Northern...

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Apr 231 min read


Simon Quinn hosts APIL’s Military Special Interest Group meeting
Simon Quinn, Partner, Solicitor and Head of Military at Hilary Meredith Solicitors, hosted APIL’s Military Special Interest Group meeting...

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Mar 311 min read


New report praises veterans for their selfless commitment to service
Veterans have been praised for their selfless commitment to service in a new report out today. Hilary Meredith Solicitors received over...

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Mar 263 min read


Government accepts recommendations on improving Service Accommodation – service personnel can and should claim
Hilary Meredith Solicitors welcomes today’s announcement that the UK government accepts the majority of the Defence Committee’s...

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Mar 33 min read


More than 1,000 women tell of sexual abuse in army ranks
General Sir Roly Walker, the head of the Army has written to senior officers condemning 'shameful behaviour' after more than 1,000 women...

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Feb 192 min read


Sodium Valproate claims
At the end of last year, the NHS published updated guidelines on Sodium Valproate, commonly known by brand names including Epilim,...

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Feb 171 min read


Stronger together
As a pioneering collaboration between specialist military solicitors from competing law firms celebrates a landmark anniversary, Hilary...

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Feb 103 min read


Body armour failing to protect British troops
New tests have revealed that body armour given to British troops is failing to protect them from bullets. After scans showed cracks in...

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Feb 41 min read


“My daughter will now receive a life changing sum of money…she can move on with her life now that her claim has settled”
At Hilary Meredith Solicitors we pride ourselves on securing life-changing results for our clients. We are also proud of the feedback we...

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Feb 31 min read


Hospital trusts must be frank and open when mistakes are made
It is absolutely essential that hospital trusts are frank and open with patients who suffer harm when mistakes are made. To reinforce...

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Jan 311 min read


Military inquests and why crown immunity is costing lives
With new figures highlighting how public bodies are routinely failing to take action over concerns raised at inquests, the Ministry of...

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Jan 162 min read


Hilary Meredith-Beckham joins stepson David Beckham in call for further dementia support for footballers
Hilary Meredith-Beckham, one of the country's leading personal injury solicitors, has joined her stepson David in calling for the...

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Jan 132 min read


Is the rise in lower qualified NHS healthcare workers compromising patient safety?
A review into the rise of lower qualified NHS healthcare workers has set alarm bells ringing about patient safety. The number of...

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Jan 33 min read


Hilary Meredith Solicitors - Annual Review 2024
I am delighted to introduce our Annual Review for 2024. It has been an exciting year for Hilary Meredith Solicitors. Over the last twelve...

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Dec 24, 20241 min read


LGBT Veterans to receive financial compensation
To acknowledge the historic injustice LGBT veterans suffered in the Armed Forces before the ban on being gay or bisexual was lifted in...

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Dec 12, 20241 min read


Military accommodation is in a ‘shocking’ state says new report
A new report by MPs has concluded that military accommodation is in a “shocking" state, with two-thirds of service family homes "in such...

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Dec 11, 20241 min read


Further reaction to Phil Shiner sentencing
Disgraced lawyer Phil Shiner yesterday avoided jail after pursuing British soldiers over fake war crimes. Shiner received a suspended...

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Dec 11, 20241 min read


Hilary Meredith-Beckham calls for financial redress scheme after Shiner sentencing
Hilary Meredith-Beckham is calling for a financial redress scheme for armed forces veterans falsely accused of hideous war crimes in...

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Dec 10, 20243 min read
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