Tag: United Kingdom
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Rishi Sunak and the long shadow of Conservative psychodrama
When Rishi Sunak was gushed into Downing Street in October 2022, surrounded by the rumble of Liz Truss’ collapsed premiership, he faced a profound dilemma.… Read More
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High Court: Law Society secures win in legal aid row with government
Chancery Lane took action over failure to implement recommended fee rises The Law Society has claimed victory in a dispute with the government over criminal… Read More
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Political parties told ‘insulting’ fake campaign newspapers are ‘damaging democracy’
The Society of Editors, an industry body representing around 400 UK national and regional media editors, has vowed to “name and shame” candidates and political… Read More
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Barristers warned against risks of ChatGPT
But Bar Council says AI use not ‘inherently improper’ Barristers have been given new guidance by the Bar Council on the use of ChatGPT and… Read More
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PMQs verdict: Rishi Sunak stumbled as he vied for ‘Phil from Iceland’s’ vote
Prime minister’s questions began today with a sober appeal from Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who urged MPs to stop their shouting, put away the props… Read More
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The Conservative Party and Reform UK could still form a ‘regressive alliance’
Trusting opinion polls can burn — Ed Miliband learnt this the hard way in 2015 — but so can disregarding them. Hence the recent animated response… Read More
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Andrea Leadsom urges businesses to ‘adapt’ to higher post-Brexit costs
A government minister and ardent Brexiteer has urged businesses to “adapt” to higher post-Brexit costs, with food and fresh flower imports from the European Union… Read More
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Clifford Chance retains 40 of 56 spring qualifying trainees
71% Clifford Chance has become the third Magic Circle outfit to publish its spring 2024 retention score, with 40 of its 56 final-seat trainees committing… Read More
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Sinn Féin claim united Ireland is ‘within touching distance’ rejected by UK government
Sinn Féin has claimed that Irish reunification is “within touching distance” as the party’s deputy leader, Michelle O’Neill, prepares to accept the post of Northern… Read More
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Fried Frank pumps junior lawyer salaries to £175k as City pay war continues
Up 10% US law firm Fried Frank has entered the London pay war with an improved salary of £175,000 for its newly qualified (NQ) associates.… Read More