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An apprentice solicitor has been subjected to a section 43 order after stating his reason for his absence from work was due to illness when he had in fact been arrested. Owen Goodhand was training
With the Autumn budget just days away Today’s Wills and Probate has asked solicitors and estate planners what they are hoping for from chancellor John Healey’s highly anticipated annual statement. Concerns around succession planning for
The sole practitioner of a law firm has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and ordered to pay costs of over £45,000 after he was found to have acted “dishonestly”. Andrew Lee,
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has assured the legal community it is “not looking to catch you out” where firms are “ trying to do the right thing” in a speech delivered by executive director
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £4.7 billion between April and September, up £300 million on the same period last year, as rising asset values and frozen thresholds increased the number of estates liable for the
There is a “strong case for improving public understanding of estate planning” as new research shows most working adults are relying on inheritance for future financial security. In a survey of of 2,000 people aged
The private-equity backed parent company of seven regional firms, and over 1,500 staff, says it has achieved 73% growth in annual revenues this year, driven both by acquisitions and organic growth. Lawfront, which counts Slater
Adults in the UK believe they need an average after-tax household income of £42,456 a year to retire comfortably and feel financially secure, new research shows. A survey of 2,078 adults, carried out by YouGov
UK fintech startup Capsafa has launched a free financial life organiser to create a clear record of documents relating to pensions, policies, savings and property. Founder of the company, Dan Yorke, developed the service after
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced its new chair of the board, Caroline Corby. Corby, who currently chairs the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), will begin her appointment next month, having replaced Anna Bradley. Speaking
AI will “support but not replace” judicial decision-making, the lead judge for artificial intelligence has said in a newly published position statement. Sir Colin Birss, president of the business and property division, said the Courts
A programme to speed the development of technology used in courtrooms has been launched by the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced in its latest blog. In a blog on the HMCTS website
A new initiative has been launched to allow mums to receive advice around wills and estate planning in an environment where their children are free to go off and play. Estate planning consultant and mum-of-two,
The Law Society is calling for better oversight of agentic AI within the justice system, as new research warns it is developing faster than the rules needed to govern it. A foresight study published by
An appeal made by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) against the Carter-Ruck ruling has been granted by the High Court and advanced to the Supreme Court. The landmark ruling made in September found the SRA
After having children of her own, estate planning consultant Megan Dugdale realised the importance of planning for her family’s future, while gaining first-hand insight into why many parents never get the opportunity to have those
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has retracted its proposal of a statutory statement of policy to tackle diversity and equality barriers within the legal profession. Following a consultation between November 2025 and March 2026, where
Consumers asking AI to recommend a trusted solicitor are being directed to firms that have been fined or shut down by the Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA), according to a new study from an access to
A national campaign has been launched to recruit more magistrate judges, with an emphasis on encouraging people “from all backgrounds” to volunteer for the role. Magistrates hear around 95% of criminal cases in England and
Research among over 2000 people and the Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO) own case files has revealed the growing influence of AI on complaints with more than half of people who have made, or considered making, a
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) does not have the power to requisition documents subject to legal professional privilege, the High Court has ruled. In Carter-Ruck Solicitors & another v Solicitors Regulation Authority, Mr Justice Butcher
Exports of UK legal services rose to almost £11 billion in 2025, as international demand soars. The new International Data Insights report published by the Law Society has revealed the global strength of English law
A specialist probate lending provider has announced an eight figure funding deal with Paragon Bank. Advanced Inheritance secured the funding with the bank’s structured lending division to support plans to double its year-on-year lending in
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned the manager of a law firm from working in financial services, after he allowed more than £28 million of client money to be taken from accounts without authorisation.
A legal charity has said there is a “potential role” for AI tools in meeting the needs of the justice system, following a survey which found one in six participants facing a legal dispute used
The Law Society of England and Wales has published new guidance to help solicitors practising in England and Wales apply the correct laws as devolved legislation evolves. Although both areas operate within a single legal
Legal sector mental health charity LawCare has launched a new free online course to support wellbeing in the workplace. Supporting legal workplace wellbeing is aimed at managers, team leaders, wellbeing leads and champions, as well
MPs have voted against introducing a second version of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, following a debate in Parliament on Friday (11th September). A previous version of
An international charity day highlighting the pressures faced by solicitors has been extended into a month-long campaign. The Solicitors’ Charity has confirmed it is continuing its International Day of Charity throughout September. Recognising that solicitors
One in eight people in the UK anticipate leaving £500,000 or more in their will to beneficiaries, new data reveals. Meanwhile the average amount those with a will expect to pass on is £260,000. The
Lancaster firm Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates has doubled its community fund and raised more than £59,000 to support local organisations. The company, which incorporates Lancaster Wills, Kendal Wills and North Wales Wills, has doubled
A solicitor has been suspended and ordered to pay costs of more than £7,000 after failing to ensure the firms books of account were maintained in compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules and acting