Latest news releases and statements
29 January 2026
We have published a new report providing data and insights from the first four years of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
SRA warning notice over 'no win, no fee' practices28 January 2026
Amid concerns over how the market for high-volume consumer claims operates and the risks this can pose to the public, we have issued a formal warning on 'no win, no fee' arrangements to law firms and solicitors.
SRA strengthens executive team with new Executive Director for Transformation26 January 2026
We have strengthened our executive team by appointing Deborah Jones as our new Executive Director for Transformation.
Other news
16 January 2026
The UK Supreme Court judgment of 1 August 2025 decided that, in certain specific circumstances, motor finance companies may have entered unfair relationships with consumers, meaning that commission will be repayable.
SQE candidate performance data publication update18 December 2025
Our focus is on ensuring that the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) provides a rigorous assessment of a candidate’s competence to practise as a solicitor and that there are no unnecessary barriers to qualification.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by SSB Group (SSB) and Pure Legal Limited (Pure Legal)12 December 2025
This information relates to our investigations into reports of misconduct at the former law firms SSB Group and Pure Legal.
July 2025 SQE2 results now out19 November 2025
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in July have been released to candidates. The data shows a pass rate of 79% among first-time candidates and an overall pass rate of 76% across the 959 candidates who sat the exam.
Hear from new SRA Chief Executive Sarah Rapson11 November 2025
Sarah Rapson has joined the SRA as our new Chief Executive.