Law Commission proposes criminal appeal reforms as CCRC faces fire February 27, 2025 Law Commission laid out reforms for criminal appeals weeks after chair of the CCRC Helen Pitcher claimed to be a 'scapegoat' when she resigned.
Ex-British Airways cabin crew employment case takes off February 26, 2025 A group of ex-legacy cabin crew of British Airways are suing the airline for more than £500m over alleged unfair dismissal during the pandemic
Entain on a ‘losing streak’ as gambling giant battles legal problems February 26, 2025 Entain share price has fallen by over 20 per cent over the last year as the listed group's legal problems continue to cause a headache
Legal watchdog re-examines Jonathan Reynolds solicitor claim February 25, 2025 The legal regulator said it will look at the Jonathan Reynolds claim to be a solicitor again after it became "aware of further information"
UK legal sector ‘open for business’, with new Arbitration Act, minister says February 24, 2025 The UK is “open for business” as the new Arbitration Act received royal assent, the courts and legal services minister has said. The new law, which is aiming to boost the UK ranking in modern dispute resolution and attract international business, passed the final legislative hurdle today [Monday]. It aims to make arbitration fairer and [...]
Treasury refused permission to intervene in motor finance battle February 17, 2025 The Supreme Court has rejected the Treasury's application to intervene in the upcoming hearing over the motor finance scandal
Trump’s halt on foreign bribery offers ‘unique opportunity’ for Serious Fraud Office February 14, 2025 President Trump's plans to halt the ban foreign bribery law has created a "unique opportunity" for Serious Fraud Office to display leadership, says lawyers
Clashes, drama and heaps of debt: Inside the dramatic collapse of RBG Holdings February 14, 2025 Trading suspended, lawyers fleeing and pending insolvency. What happened at the listed legal business RBG Holding?
Nigel Farage exploring private prosecution against Natwest February 14, 2025 The reform leader Nigel Farage is reported to have instructed a legal council to explore private criminal proceedings against Natwest Group over the debanking row
Legal funders warn UK government it is easier to ‘invest elsewhere’ February 13, 2025 Litigation funders have said the sector is facing a “moment of reckoning” following a court ruling, with some blaming the lack of action from the government