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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...

Justice system: lord chancellor must “spend to save”

We welcome more investment in justice but warn that increased funding across the system is needed to avoid collapse.

Further justice cuts untenable, warns Law Society

Ahead of the autumn budget, the Law Society has warned that further Ministry of Justice cuts are untenable.

How the UK government can support solicitors: autumn budget 2024

We’re calling for the UK government to use its autumn budget 2024 to invest in justice, support small law firms and help address the cybersecurity...

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.

New government fails to show it is serious about criminal justice

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

Government urged to rebuild the state by investing in the civil justice system

A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil...

New chair's experience invaluable to help tackle criminal justice system crisis

The Law Society has welcomed the election of Andy Slaughter as new chair of the Justice Select Committee.

Tens of thousands at risk of losing their homes as housing crisis spirals

The housing crisis continues to grow as more than 29,000 eviction claims leave tens of thousands at risk of losing their homes.

Millions must have chance to access justice again

More than five million people and families with children could qualify for free legal help and advice if the UK government implements changes recommended by...

What the king’s speech means for law and justice

The new UK government has set out an ambitious legislative plan and we are pleased to see the criminal justice system is on its agenda....

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