Tag: United Kingdom
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PMQs verdict: Kemi Badenoch puts in her worst performance yet
The Conservative leader is often accused, not least of all by this commentator, of constructing her arguments based on a skim of her social media… Read More
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Decision expected soon on solicitor apprenticeship funding future
Legal profession vocal in objection to government cuts A decision on the future of solicitor apprenticeship funding is expected soon, Legal Cheek understands, as law… Read More
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Lawfluencers face trolls and unwanted advances, research finds
Research highlights LinkedIn’s dark side Nearly two-thirds of legal professionals report receiving harassing, negative or troll messages on LinkedIn, according to new research. The findings… Read More
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Denying citizenship to small boat refugees will ‘strengthen’ Nigel Farage, Labour warned
Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has warned that recent changes to immigration rules that bar anyone entering the UK illegally from ever getting British… Read More
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Magistrate reprimanded over ‘sweet dreams’ remark during sentencing
Prompted angry response from defendant A magistrate has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after making an inappropriate remark while sentencing a defendant. The… Read More
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UK to deny citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’
The government has updated its guidance to prevent people who arrive in the UK illegally, or made a “dangerous journey”, from getting British citizenship. An… Read More
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Kemi Badenoch’s embrace of ‘new media’ is a trap
The Conservative leadership is imitating the political strategy that catapulted Donald Trump back to the White House, with a sustained focus on “new media” platforms… Read More
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Bar regulator warns barristers to ‘think carefully’ about social media usage
Blog post follows BSB’s battle with Charlotte Proudman The director general of the bar’s regulator has reflected on the often tricky balance between free speech… Read More
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Kemi Badenoch backs UK version of Elon Musk’s DOGE efficiency drive
Kemi Badenoch has backed a UK version of Elon Musk’s US government efficiency drive, DOGE, calling for a “revolution” in the public sector. The Conservative leader… Read More
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Milbank’s revenues surge 23% to £1.5 billion
PEP rises by 33% Milbank has announced its 2024 financial results, revealing impressive growth across the board. Figures show that revenue at the US heavyweight… Read More