Over the past year, Childline has delivered over 14,000 counselling sessions about low mood or unhappiness to children and young people who have contacted the service. Delivering 14,253 counselling sessions last year with children struggling
Thackray Williams, the London and Kent law firm, has bolstered its management and commercial teams with a number of new hires after witnessing a combined 82% increase in revenue for its employment and commercial departments
The Legal Services Board has confirmed its interim leadership arrangements while its Board recruits a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows Matthew Hill’s resignation from the role in January 2024, ahead of his departure
Cowardly domestic killers face tougher sentences than ever before as a direct result of decisive government action – one year on from the publication of Clare Wade KC’s review. Wade’s independent review looked at domestic
The SRA have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members. The suggested arrangements explain the rules that would apply to CILEX
In a decision, the England and Wales Family Court (EWFC) has underscored the importance of parties endeavouring to resolve their differences outside of court proceedings. This ruling comes in the wake of a high-profile financial
In a strategic move aimed at securing backing from female voters for a potential second term, President Biden has signed an executive order directing $200 million towards initiatives focused on addressing women’s health concerns, as
The government took action to resolve the disruption sparked by the Supreme Court’s decision in PACCAR by presenting a bill in the House of Lords. Conservative peer Lord Evans of Rainow introduced a measure aimed
Refuge have delivered more than 50,000 petition signatures to Number 10 Downing Street, on the year anniversary of the Baroness Casey Review launch. The petition, which is part of the charity’s Remove the Rot campaign,
Women’s Aid, alongside 57 sector colleagues, have issued an urgent letter to the Government highlighting the deepening recruitment and retention crisis within the sector, calling for an independent task force to be established to tackle
Women’s Aid recently posted a blog shedding light on the existing gaps in domestic abuse data and the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding of women’s experiences. The blog delves into the Office for
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs launches VOICES, a virtual platform for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to influence change to improve the lives of other victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Victims and
The daughter of Clare Wood, who was tragically murdered by her ex-partner in 2009, expresses fear that lives are at risk due to the inefficient handling of Clare’s Law. The law, officially known as the
Thousands of families will be spared the stress of court or obtain speedier justice thanks to £56 million announced in the Spring Budget. This will mean families can access early legal advice and resolve their
Refuge has announced a collaboration with Helen Marshall of The People’s Picture to create a photo mosaic mural celebrating the power of survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls
Blackpool Council’s planning committee approved a proposal for a three-story magistrates court at Devonshire Road and Talbot Road. Developers plan to commence construction by the end of autumn, aiming for completion in early summer 2026.
AlphaBiolabs has made its first Giving Back charity draw of 2024 with Andrew Sibson, a Legal Officer at Leeds City Council, being chosen as its first winner. For every testing instruction the company receives from
The Law Society of England and Wales is encouraging the profession to continue to improve the progression and retention of women to senior levels, as it marks International Women’s Day. Data from the Solicitors Regulation
The UK government announced its Spring Budget, where it said it will invest in its early legal advice pilot. However, investment in the justice system as a whole is severely lacking, according to The Law
AIIC Group (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, has been named as the fastest growing legal and accounting services in Europe, according to the prestigious FT 1000 list of
In the Spring Budget the Chancellor announced £170m to fund non-court resolution, to cut delays in courts. Nick Gova, partner and head of family at London law firm Spector Constant & Williams said that with
The latest annual statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a increase in the number of civil partnerships formed in England and Wales during 2022. A total of 6,879 partnerships were registered, marking
The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Sally Cheshire CBE as Chair of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), from 1st April 2024 to 13th May 2026. Cafcass is the
There was a 25% rise in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in 2022/23 and the NSPCC are urging tech companies and Ofcom to do more to keep children safe. Police data that
The Legal Services Board today announces the appointment of Tom Hayhoe as the new Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel from 1st May 2024. Tom succeeds Sarah Chambers, whose term of office ends on
Divorce-Online.co.uk has announced the launch of its Consent Order Review Service for just GBP399. This service is designed to support women in the UK who are managing their divorce proceedings without solicitors, offering them professional
The Legal Services Board (LSB) should renew focus on its core activities, the Law Society of England and Wales said in response to its 2024/2025 business plan consultation. Law Society president Nick Emmerson said that
Legal Growth has announced the shortlist for the Legal Growth Awards. They are known for recognising and celebrating excellence in the legal industry and have announced the shortlist for the highly anticipated Legal Growth Awards
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), has launched a review of its overall approach to protecting consumers in response to shifting risks in the sector. The review focuses on two main areas. Firstly, how to reduce
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed its intention to undertake an independent review of regulatory events leading up to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) intervention into Axiom Ince. This was a significant case with
55% of professionals think employers should be doing more to help with employee wellbeing – whilst over two-fifths of senior leaders feel their increased spending on wellness benefits is going by largely unnoticed. A new
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published more fixed penalties issued as part of its new financial penalty regime. £750 fines have been issued to five firms for not complying with the SRA’s transparency rules.
The English government recently declared an increase in the financial allowances for foster carers, set to take effect in the upcoming fiscal year. This 6.88% raise in the National Minimum Allowance, revealed in the Department
Francesca Nicole Mears, a former paralegal at Sills & Betteridge in Lincoln, has been restricted from working in any Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)-regulated firm without prior written approval from the SRA. This decision follows Mears’
Jackson Lees solicitors are pleased to welcome a new family law solicitor into their expanding team. Victoria Richardson will be bringing her 25 years of expertise to the firm, which covers the Liverpool and Wirral
OLS Solicitors has announced the appointment of Lara-Jayne Davies as the new Managing Partner of OLS Solicitors, taking over from Peter Thomas, the retiring head of practice. OLS Solicitors, a specialist in family law and