From equal pay lawsuits to data breach litigation and growing scrutiny of social media platforms, several significant claims and legal developments are making headlines this month. Some involve established group actions moving through the courts. Others could point to entirely new areas of consumer litigation in the future.
Here’s what you should be watching.
Tesco equal pay claim
In June, we began working with a partner law firm to help people check their eligibility and sign-up to the Tesco equal pay claim.
The claim argues that Tesco store workers have been paid less than distribution centre workers despite carrying out work of equal value.
Some claimants allege they may have been underpaid by as much as £6 per hour.
You could be affected if:
- You are currently employed as a Tesco store worker in England, Wales or Scotland and are paid by the hour
- You worked as a Tesco store worker in England, Wales or Scotland within the last 6 years and were paid by the hour.
What to do now
Capita data breach claim
Legal action relating to the 2023 Capita cyberattack continues to move forward following an important High Court ruling earlier this year.
In February 2026, the court rejected Capita’s attempt to have claims brought by more than 8,000 individuals dismissed at an early stage. The judge ruled that the litigation should continue so the evidence could be properly examined.
You could be affected if:
You received a notification from Capita, your employer or your pension provider about the breach
What to do now
6.6 million people could be affected by the Capita data breach. Join the Claim is currently working with a partner law firm in relation to this case. Check your eligibility and find out whether you may be able to participate.
Booking.com unfair pricing claim
Millions of UK travellers could be included in a proposed £2 billion competition claim against Booking.com, which alleges the travel giant’s pricing practices caused consumers to pay more for hotel accommodation than they otherwise would have done.
If it gets the go-ahead, the case could become one of the largest consumer competition claims ever brought against an online travel platform in the UK.
You could be affected if:
- You used Booking.com for travel.
What to do now
If the Tribunal allows the claim to proceed, millions of UK consumers could potentially be included. Register your interest and we’ll keep you updated as the case develops.
Social media harms
The UK government has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, marking one of the most significant interventions in online safety policy to date. The ban is expected to apply to platforms including TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, with further details due to be published in the coming weeks.
But does a ban go far enough?
Some campaigners, doctors and regulators are questioning whether social media platforms are designed to maximise engagement in ways that may create risks for users of all ages. So, could social media companies eventually face large-scale legal claims linked to alleged harms caused by their platforms?
You could be affected if:
- You have experienced harm relating to social media and platform accountability.
What to do now
No UK group action has been launched at this stage. However, legal claims overseas are increasing. We’ll keep you updated if a relevant UK claim develops.
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