Latest news releases and statements
16 October 2025
We have apologised and accepted all the recommendations of an independent review into failures in our handling of SSB Law Group Ltd (SSB).
SRA calls for views to shape further robust action on claims19 September 2025
We are calling for further evidence on the challenges facing consumers that join high-volume claims as we step up the robust action we are taking to investigate poor practice, and to protect consumers from harm.
SRA acts on concerns about law firm practices on high-volume claims22 August 2025
Our latest review into how law firms handle high-volume consumer claims has highlighted significant concerns over poor practice.
SRA awards £360,000 for disadvantaged candidates to take SQE06 August 2025
We have distributed £360,000 to 11 organisations to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the cost of sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
SRA and FCA warn law firms and claims management companies over poor practices in motor finance commission claims31 July 2025
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are warning law firms and claims management companies (CMCs) to make sure they are complying with rules around how motor finance commission claims should be handled.
Other news
19 November 2025
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in July have been released to candidates. The data shows a pass rate of 79% among first-time candidates and an overall pass rate of 76% across the 959 candidates who sat the exam.
Motor finance commission claims - the Supreme Court judgment and what we expect from law firms12 November 2025
The UK Supreme Court judgment of 1 August 2025 decided that, in certain specific circumstances, motor finance companies may have entered unfair relationships with consumers, meaning that commission will be repayable.
Hear from new SRA Chief Executive Sarah Rapson11 November 2025
Sarah Rapson has joined the SRA as our new Chief Executive.
Driving trust: What to expect from the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 202631 October 2025
A focus on high-volume consumer claims, driving trust through a consumer protection review and effectively using data to identify and act on new risks are all priorities outlined in the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) new business plan.
Cavity wall insulation claims handled by SSB Group (SSB) and Pure Legal Limited (Pure Legal)16 October 2025
This information relates to our investigations into reports of misconduct at the former law firms SSB Group and Pure Legal.
SRA Statement following the case of Julia Mazur & Ors v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP01 October 2025
Statement: Our view is that the judgment in the recent case of Julia Mazur & Ors v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP doesn't change the position in law.
SQE1 July 2025 results published01 October 2025
The results for the SQE1 July 2025 sitting have been published. A total of 5,851 candidates completed both parts of SQE1. Of these, 4,736 candidates sat SQE1 for the first time and achieved a pass rate of 46%.
April 2025 SQE2 results published27 August 2025
Candidates continue to perform well at SQE2. Results show an 84% pass rate among first-time candidates and an overall pass rate of 82% across all 2,753 candidates. More candidates sat SQE2 in April 2025 than before – up 21% on 2024.
WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte13 August 2025
We are continuing to deal with outstanding issues related to work and clients of the former firm WW&J McClure Ltd (McClure's) which entered administration in 2021.
Law firms and solicitors now allowed to work in India05 August 2025
The Bar Council of India (BCI) recently changed their rules and now allow solicitors and law firms to provide services by establishing an office in India.