Latest news releases
19 June 2025
We have published research looking at sole practitioners and small firms when using new technology and promoting innovation. It found that while firms were keen to embrace new technology, they still faced barriers to adoption.
First-tier complaints rule changes should help everyone improve30 May 2025
We have launched a consultation on proposed changes to our rules that should help law firms further improve how they define and deal with complaints about their service.
SRA issues record-breaking fine to Kingly Solicitors owner15 May 2025
We have imposed our largest-ever fine, nearly £4 million, on Nurul Miah, the former non-solicitor owner of Kingly Solicitors. The firm, originally RH Legal (Bristol) Ltd, was shut down by us in 2020 following serious concerns about the misuse of client funds.
SRA sets out expanded 2025/26 business plan to address rising risks in legal services08 May 2025
We are consulting on our 2025/26 Business Plan, which outlines an increased programme of work to respond to a rapidly changing legal sector. The business plan covers the final year (November 2025 – October 2026) of our current Corporate Strategy, a period during which the operating environment has continued to evolve at pace.
SRA approves first AI-driven law firm06 May 2025
We have authorised the first law firm providing legal services through artificial intelligence (AI). While many firms are already using AI to support and deliver a range of back-office and public-facing services, Garfield.Law Ltd is the first purely AI-based firm we have authorised to provide regulated legal services in England and Wales.
Other news
18 June 2025
To make sure we can calculate the correct periodic fee for every firm of solicitors, we are asking selected firms to check and confirm the turnover information they have given us.
Firm anti-money laundering and sanctions data requirements30 May 2025
All regulated firms must provide us with information on anti-money laundering and sanctions data
January 2025 SQE2 results published28 May 2025
Results for the SQE2 sitting in January 2025 have now been published and 1,134 candidates received their results today.
SQE1 January 2025 results published01 April 2025
The results for the SQE1 January 2025 sitting have been published.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by SSB Group (SSB) and Pure Legal Limited (Pure Legal)25 February 2025
We have now taken action against four solicitors, who worked at SSB and were involved in this work, placing conditions on the way they work in order to protect the public.
October 2024 SQE2 results20 February 2025
Results for October 2024 SQE2 have now been published and 1,026 candidates received their results today.
Update on Post Office Horizon IT scandal investigations20 February 2025
In light of the conclusion of the evidence-gathering sessions of the public inquiry, we have updated our statement on our investigations into the Post Office Horizon Scandal. While we can't confirm the exact timeline, we are hopeful that we can launch prosecution action in some cases in the summer. This builds on our statements from 2024.
Law firms asked to provide information on complaints handling30 January 2025
We have written to a randomly selected cross section of 750 firms, requiring Compliance Officers (COLPs) to provide information on how their firm identifies and handles first tier complaints.
WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte28 January 2025
We are continuing to deal with outstanding issues related to work and clients of the former firm WW&J McClure Ltd (McClure) which entered administration in 2021.
Swiss lawyers working in England and Wales16 December 2024
If you are Swiss qualified lawyer and you wish to practise in England and Wales, there are a few options for you to consider.