Bureau highlights risk to effectiveness of anti-biotics
At the same time as the Chief Medical Officer calls for a worldwide ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters for livestock, SMB client, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism’s latest superbugs investigation published this week provides the evidence. Uncovered through working with journalists on the ground, The Bureau exposed how the “last-hope” antibiotic, colistin, is being routinely fed to chickens on poultry farms in India. The story was published with the Times, the Guardian, the Hindu and the Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal.
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19th March 2025 Dispute Resolution
SMB instructed by former postmaster, Lee Castleton OBE, to issue proceedings in the High Court against Post Office and Fujitsu
On 14 March, SMB was instructed by former postmaster, Lee Castleton OBE, to issue proceedings in the High Court against the Post Office and Fujitsu.
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18th March 2025
Director of The Soup Kitchen, SMB’s Charity of The Year, visits Central London Office
Earlier today SMB welcomed Alexander Brown, Director of The Soup Kitchen London, who delivered an impactful talk about the charity’s vital work, and how it can best be supported by SMB.
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12th March 2025
SMB staff help out at The Soup Kitchen
Earlier this week Senior Associate, John Harrington, and Trainee, Theo Harding, spent a morning at The Soup Kitchen London, our Charity of The Year for 2025.
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