Tag: United Kingdom
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Vac scheme interview? Use the ‘tactical sip’, says Magic Circle partner
A partner at Slaughter and May has taken to LinkedIn to offer his thirst-quenching interview advice for aspiring lawyers. In light of many City firms… Read More
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Rachel Reeves vows ‘spades in the ground’ at Heathrow this parliament
Rachel Reeves has said she wants to see “spades in the ground” at Heathrow Airport in the next five years. The chancellor confirmed her and… Read More
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Debevoise raises London NQ lawyer salaries to £173.1k
Rises up the ladder too US outfit Debevoise & Plimpton has increased its newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salary for London recruits to £173,100 This marks… Read More
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Cross-party MPs to demand ‘fair and democratic’ voting system in commons debate
A cross-party group MPs will address Britain’s “flawed” voting system in a House of Commons debate on Thursday. The parliamentarians, representing six parties and every… Read More
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SRA chair admits SQE ‘teething problems’
Regulator will keep responding to student feedback The chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has acknowledged “teething problems” in the transition to the SQE,… Read More
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Belief that Britain was right to leave the EU falls to new low of 30%, poll finds
Just three in ten Britons now say that it was right for the UK to vote to leave the EU, according to a new poll… Read More
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PMQs verdict: Kemi Badenoch’s poor performances invite ‘lettuce’ taunt
Rachel Reeves’ big pitch for economic growth today was always going to overshadow Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer’s weekly tussle at PMQs. The Conservative leader’s… Read More
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Sadiq Khan: Heathrow expansion could have ‘hugely damaging impact on our environment’
Sadiq Khan has said he remains opposed to the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Labour’s Mayor of Greater London expressed concerns about… Read More
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SRA gears up for Post Office prosecutions
Regulator ‘hopeful’ actions can begin over the summer The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is “hopeful” that it can begin Post Office prosecutions later this summer.… Read More
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Rachel Reeves backs ‘badly needed’ third Heathrow Airport runway
Rachel Reeves has announced her support for a third runway at Heathrow as she battles to get Britain’s economy back on track. “A third runway… Read More