Harmful rhetoric and mistrust of legal profession undermine the rule of law, House of Lords report finds

The rule of law is under threat from a lack of access to justice, mistrust of the legal profession and politicians, and a lack of education and knowledge, according to a new report from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution. The report – the result of a nine-month long inquiry including 14 […]
People cut back on charitable causes amid economic uncertainty

Volunteer support and charitable donations have declined sharply in the past two years, according to new research by charity wealth management company Rathbones. The nationwide survey of 1,022 adults, 852 of whom had given to charity within the last five years, found that a third (35%) have cut back or stopped giving to charity entirely, […]