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Sexual harassment and the Worker Protection Act 2023 seminar

Sign up to attend an in-house networking event in Newcastle to understand the Worker Protection Act 2023's duty to prevent sexual harassment.

Tender for civil legal aid contracts reopens

Civil legal aid providers now have another opportunity to bid for contracts, with no fixed deadline to apply.

Civil legal aid: first increase to fees in 28 years welcomed

The UK government’s £20 million a year investment will increase civil legal aid fees for immigration and housing, but there is still more to do.

“Inadequate” risk assessments put firms at risk of regulatory action

Find out what steps you and your firm can take to avoid common anti-money laundering and financial sanctions issues.

Criminal legal aid: £24m welcome first step to tackle crisis

Increased criminal legal aid funding for legal aid solicitors working in police stations and youth courts comes into force in December.

Celebrating Disability History Month 2024

This Disability History Month 2024, join us in celebrating the contributions of disabled solicitors in the legal profession and across society as we embrace this...

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...

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