A remote working overhaul could save a firm tens-of-thousands of pounds

A remote working overhaul could save a firm tens-of-thousands of pounds

The debate continues whether remote working will become more prevalent when the UK is released from the effects of the pandemic. But one thing that is seeming almost set in stone is the regularly moving restrictions are going to remain into 2021 with mass vaccination not likely until the Spring or Summer. In a recent […]

LSB approves significant changes to how solicitors qualify

LSB approves significant changes to how solicitors qualify

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) application to make significant changes to how people qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. The changes include the introduction of a new centralised assessment, the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE), and a requirement for a minimum of two years’ qualifying work experience (QWE). […]

Have your say on how Cafcass should be inspected

Have your say on how Cafcass should be inspected

Ofsted are seeking the views from those in the sector on proposals for “a more effective and proportionate approach to inspecting Cafcass”. If the proposals set out by Ofsted are implemented, it would mean Cafcass inspections would be aligned with the inspections Ofsted carry out with regards to children’s social care. The proposed new framework […]