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Knife crime offences reached 50,500 in 2024, the highest level since records began. Youth violence, gang activity, and social media…
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in November 2024 after peaking at 11.1% in 2022, but economists warn it could rise again in 2025 due to energy…
Legal aid funding in England and Wales has been cut by over 40% since 2010, leaving millions unable to afford legal representation. The…
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…
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