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Early legal advice

We’re campaigning for legal aid to be reintroduced for early legal advice on family and housing law.

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Legal aid means test review: understand the changes

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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.

04 Dec 2024

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.

29 Nov 2024

Urgent need to fund legal help for renters at risk of eviction

As the housing crisis worsens, we call for immediate investment in the justice system to support reform of the rental market.

14 Nov 2024

Westminster update: budget provides money for justice

Your weekly update on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall. This week: the autumn budget, renters' rights and the industrial strategy.

04 Nov 2024

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