Can the manufacturers appeal, and what does that mean for me?

Yes, appeals are possible and can affect timelines. Permission to appeal is required in most civil cases.

An appeal may pause some parts of the process (depending on court directions) or may run alongside planning for the next phase. We will update the website as soon as we know whether any party has sought permission to appeal, and we will publish what (if anything) changes for claimants during an appeal window.