Latest news releases and statements

New data reveals significant rise in reports and investigations

15 May 2026

New data confirms a large increase in misconduct reports and the number of investigations we are having to undertake as result.

SRA seeks feedback on reforms as Business Plan published

08 May 2026

We have published our draft Business Plan and funding requirements for 2026/27, setting out our proposed programme of changes to improve how we regulate solicitors and law firms, with a sharper focus on protecting the public from the biggest risks.

SRA consults on proposals to strengthen continuing competence requirements

22 April 2026

We are consulting on potential new rules which will require all solicitors to keep a record of how they are reviewing and addressing their learning and development needs.

Reports find SQE to be robust with improvements made

21 April 2026

We have published a suite of annual reports on the fourth full year of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Update on support for clients of PM Law

21 April 2026

We can confirm that our ongoing investigation into the PM Law Ltd involves a sophisticated suspected fraud, involving the improper removal and misuse of around £39.5 million of client funds.

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Turnover and client money information collection

14 May 2026

To make sure that we charge firms the correct periodical fee for 2026, we need some firms to check the turnover information that they provided us last year. We also need them to confirm details of the client money it held.

Firm anti-money laundering and sanctions data requirements

13 May 2026

We are carrying out our annual anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions data collection exercise in July 2026.

SQE1 January 2026 results published

31 March 2026

The results for the SQE1 January 2026 sitting have been published. A total of 7,863 candidates completed both parts of SQE1.

Response to Mazur v CILEX judgment

31 March 2026

We are reviewing the detail of the judgment in full. We recognise the concern and confusion among practitioners and firms after the original Mazur v Speechlys judgment. We have been focused on providing support to them.