tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-04-16T13:22:58+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/raac-hit-court-reopens-in-boost-for-london-justice 2026-04-16T13:22:58+01:00

Victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as Harrow Crown Court reopens in a major Government drive to cut court backlogs. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-court-transcripts-to-boost-access-to-justice-for-victims 2026-04-14T00:01:02+01:00

A new study will explore how AI can be used to transcribe court hearings and open the door to faster, cheaper access to court records for victims.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/councils-backed-with-millions-to-take-on-rogue-landlords 2026-04-14T00:01:02+01:00

Local authorities across England are receiving an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the landmark Renters' Rights Act.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-invested-to-boost-uks-position-as-a-global-tech-leader 2026-03-31T09:25:34+01:00

The government is investing an additional £4.5 million in the LawtechUK programme over the next three years.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-bill-to-deliver-swifter-justice-for-victims 2026-02-25T18:06:35+00:00

Faster and fairer justice for victims is at the heart of the Courts and Tribunals bill

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highest-ever-courts-funding-deal-agreed-to-deliver-faster-fairer-justice-for-victims 2026-02-24T00:01:02+00:00

Criminal Crown Courts in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year to deliver faster and fairer justice for victims.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-largest-tribunals-centre-opens-in-london-to-speed-up-delays 2026-02-16T14:19:00+00:00

The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open in London.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/courts-expansion-to-deliver-speedier-justice-for-victims 2026-01-27T10:26:00+00:00

Former court buildings in Fleetwood, Telford, Chichester and Cirencester – used as Nightingale Courts since the pandemic - will now become permanent fixtures.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-to-benefit-from-multi-million-investment-to-justice 2025-12-23T00:01:01+00:00

More people facing debt, house repossession or custody battles will benefit from free legal support thanks to a multi-million pound grant for the sector, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 23 December).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increased-access-to-justice-for-claimants-to-take-on-powerful-organisations-in-court 2025-12-19T12:39:13+00:00

Greater access to justice thanks to Government’s plans for legislation to help claimants receive funding to take on powerful organisations in court.   

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-among-first-countries-to-recognise-cryptocurrency-as-personal-property 2025-12-04T17:17:24+00:00

Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/swift-and-fair-plan-to-get-justice-for-victims 2025-12-02T00:00:00+00:00

Victims will be put first under plans to modernise the criminal courts and cut delays, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced today. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-million-pound-investment-in-legal-aid-to-boost-access-to-justice-for-victims 2025-12-01T13:46:00+00:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-businesses-fly-the-flag-for-uk-legal-services-in-canada 2025-11-03T11:00:59+00:00

Leading law firms are heading to Canada to strengthen the UK’s foothold in a key global market, boosting the UK economy and keeping the country at the heart of the international legal industry.  

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-protection-for-victims-at-risk-of-violence-as-fee-scrapped 2025-10-27T00:01:01+00:00

From next month, survivors of violence and domestic abuse will no longer have to pay over £300 to ensure their abuser cannot track them down via public records.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-crown-courtroom-officially-opens-in-hereford 2025-10-14T09:00:06+01:00

Hereford Justice Centre opens a new Crown Court room to restore case capacity with the Senior Presiding Judge attending the official opening event.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-drive-to-enhance-uk-legal-sector-on-world-stage 2025-09-29T17:11:41+01:00

A new specialist panel of experts to boost legal services exports has been announced today (29 September) by the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-outshines-global-competitors-as-arbitration-act-comes-into-effect 2025-08-01T00:01:04+01:00

Businesses will benefit from faster and cheaper dispute resolution as major reforms to arbitration law come into effect today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-boost-legal-aid-funding-to-support-those-at-risk-of-eviction 2025-07-02T09:41:19+01:00

Vulnerable individuals at risk of eviction and homelessness will find it easier to access legal services, thanks to a historic boost in civil legal aid funding confirmed today (2 July) by Minister Sarah Sackman. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fairer-system-for-debt-collection-to-boost-protections-for-financially-vulnerable 2025-06-09T16:46:15+01:00

Government to consult on regulation of enforcement sector as well as increase protections for those facing debt enforcement action and raise fees recoverable by bailiff firms