Latest news releases and statements
16 July 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed feedback on its draft 2026/27 Business Plan and funding requirement and has outlined changes it will make to final proposals to reflect what it has heard.
SRA consults on new proposals to strengthen requirements for solicitors using or arranging third-party litigation funding in consumer claims09 July 2026
We have launched a 10-week consultation on proposals to strengthen requirements for solicitors using or arranging third-party litigation funding in consumer claims.
SRA consults on additional rules on how firms handle complaints03 July 2026
We have launched a public consultation on additional new rules designed to make sure clients are being kept informed and up-to-date should they need to make a complaint to a regulated law firm.
Research highlights risks in high-volume consumer claims sector02 July 2026
A new report has found that, while high-volume consumer claims can provide an important route to redress, many people experience problems or are unclear about what they have signed up to.
SRA consults on strengthened notification requirements to help identify risk earlier19 June 2026
We have launched a consultation on further reforms intended to strengthen the protection of client money and enable earlier identification and action on risk. The changes are designed to reduce the likelihood of consumer harm, while maintaining public confidence in legal services.
Other news
16 July 2026
We are carrying out our annual anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions data collection exercise in June and July 2026.
Update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation on the Post Office scandal25 June 2026
We have referred two individuals to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The cases refer to conduct that took place in the period after the main events of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Agreed Case Summary re Carter Ruck Solicitors/Amersi vs SRA High Court case11 June 2026
This is an agreed (by all parties involved) case summary in relation to the Carter Ruck Solicitors/Amersi vs SRA High Court case, due to be heard from 20 July 2026.
SQE2 result from January 2026 sitting now out21 May 2026
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in January have been issued today (21 May) to candidates. This sitting showed an overall pass rate of 80% across all 1,141 candidates who sat the exam.