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Legal aid opportunities in Housing and Debt now extended

Legal aid opportunities in Housing and Debt now extended following the announcement of new funding to help rebuild the justice system

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Illicit Finance Summit to build international coalition against dirty money  

The UK will host a major international summit next summer to tackle the flows of dirty money around the world, which are making the UK’s streets less safe.

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From cheese rolling to bagpiping: UK launches search for traditions that define our communities

Communities invited to submit beloved traditions – from Highland dancing to Pancake Day – for recognition as UK living heritage.

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Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz

Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests

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Major new act to disrupt smuggling gangs

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act receives Royal Assent, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to rapidly disrupt people smuggling gangs.…

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Multi-million-pound investment in legal aid to boost access to justice for victims

Criminal legal aid solicitors will receive up to £92 million more a year to help address the ongoing challenges in the criminal justice system.

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Prime Minister’s speech on Britain built for all: 1 December 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s speech at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre on a Britain built for all.

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Labour Market Evidence Group proposed terms of reference and workplan

Outlines the proposed terms of reference for the Labour Market Evidence group and its initial workplan in a letter to ministers.

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Career Insight: Penny, Trainee Barrister, GLD

Penny provides an insight into her barrister training within the Government Legal Department

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No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme

From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.

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A fairer pathway to settlement

The Home Secretary’s statement setting out significant reforms to the UK’s legal migration model.

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Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany 

UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe

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