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TA6 consultation: two-form approach temporarily extended

Our consultation on the TA6 Property information form (5th edition) (2024) has now finished. Find out what happens next.

Material information included in TA6 Property Information Form

We’ve released a new TA6 property information form that supports National Trading Standards material information guidance.

Bringing L7 legal apprenticeships to Wales: share your views

In partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, we want to hear your views on bringing Level 7 legal apprenticeships to Wales.

Autumn budget 2024: what it means for solicitors and clients

On 30 October, the chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK government’s autumn budget, announcing a suite of tax rises as she sought to fill a...

Independent review finds SRA handling of Axiom Ince inadequate and ineffective

The Solicitors Regulation Authority did not act adequately, effectively or efficiently in its handling of the Axiom Ince fallout, according to an independent review commissioned...

Criminal legal aid: rushed tender process risks deepening crisis

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid...

New government fails to show it’s serious about criminal justice

We’ve been left dismayed by the new government’s failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

Richard Atkinson becomes 180th president of the Law Society

On Wednesday 9 October, Richard Atkinson became the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales.

Reclaiming narratives – Black History Month 2024

This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the stories of black solicitors as we embrace this year’s theme: ‘reclaiming narratives’.

Practising certificate fee 2024/25

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed that the cost of an individual practising certificate for 2024/25 will remain the same at £307.

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