I concur.vinny wrote:Yes. He may be able to claim damages from both the UKVI and his employers.
OP will be set for a huge paycheck under the factomere principles.
A guy in Ireland , whose case went to the CJEU, got 300,000 euros in damages.
I hope the OP has competent lawyers who will get this matter resolved.
I believe that will be better for the Home Office than the alternative.