Ms V Loughlin v DPD Group UK Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1306383/2024 (17 February 2026)

Ms V Loughlin v DPD Group UK Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1306383/2024 (17 February 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Citation
[2026] UKET 1306383/2024
Parties
Claimant: Ms V Loughlin; Respondent: DPD Group UK Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination

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Parties

Ms V Loughlin

Claimant

DPD Group UK Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of her age and that the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.
  • The respondent must review its employment practices to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010.