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The UK legal profession is split into solicitors and barristers, with different roles, training, and rights of audience in court…
The Bank of England has begun cutting interest rates after holding them at 5.25% for over a year. Here's what falling rates mean for…
The UK legal system is one of the oldest in the world, based on common law principles developed over centuries. Understanding how it…
Crown Court handles the most serious criminal cases in England and Wales, with trials by judge and jury. Understanding how Crown Court…
Magistrates' courts handle over 90% of criminal cases in England and Wales, from traffic offences to serious crimes' first hearings…
Britain legally committed to net zero emissions by 2050 in 2019, becoming the first major economy to do so. Five years on, progress is…
England and Wales are operating at 99% prison capacity, with overcrowding forcing early releases and emergency measures. The crisis has…
The UK Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for civil and criminal cases, established in 2009 to replace the Law Lords. With just…
The UK Gambling Commission imposed record fines totalling £143 million in 2024, targeting failures in anti-money laundering, customer…
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