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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced a significant package of reforms, shaped in collaboration with industry, designed to transform the home buying and selling process in England and Wales.

The Law Society of England and Wales is inviting members to take part in an interactive online wellbeing session, Shaping Wellbeing Together: Member Feedback with Law Society President, Mark Evans. . Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:00pm – 1:00pm Online via Microsoft Teams . Wellbeing continues to be one of the most important issues facing the

Surrey Law Society has submitted its response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s consultation on its proposed Business Plan and Funding Requirements for 2026/27, following consultation with members from across the Surrey legal community. . The Society’s response reflects feedback from a broad cross-section of firms and practitioners, including sole practitioners, small, medium and large firms,

The Law Society has launched its Pride in the Law Survey 2026 and is encouraging LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies across the profession to share their experiences. . The survey follows the Law Society’s 2021 Pride in the Law research, which highlighted important issues relating to workplace inclusion, discrimination, mental health and wellbeing, career progression and

The Law Society and LawWorks have launched the Major Incidents Response Plan (MIRP), a coordinated framework designed to ensure that those affected by major incidents can access legal support when they need it most.

Small law firms and sole practitioners play a vital role in the UK's legal services sector, which generates £44 billion in direct turnover, contributes £34.2 billion to the economy and supports 1.6% of the UK workforce.