Latest news releases and statements
05 August 2026
Applications for the government's first advisory AI Growth Lab (AIGL) are now open. The government-funded initiative is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services by helping innovators navigate existing regulatory frameworks with greater confidence.
SRA continues planned expansion of executive leadership team29 July 2026
As part of its ongoing drive to transform the way it operates and become a modern, proportionate regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced two new appointments to its executive leadership team.
SRA responds to feedback on its 2026/27 business plan and compensation fund proposals16 July 2026
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has welcomed feedback on its draft 2026/27 Business Plan and funding requirement and has outlined changes it will make to final proposals to reflect what it has heard.
SRA consults on new proposals to strengthen requirements for solicitors using or arranging third-party litigation funding in consumer claims09 July 2026
We have launched a 10-week consultation on proposals to strengthen requirements for solicitors using or arranging third-party litigation funding in consumer claims.
SRA consults on additional rules on how firms handle complaints03 July 2026
We have launched a public consultation on additional new rules designed to make sure clients are being kept informed and up-to-date should they need to make a complaint to a regulated law firm.
Other news
30 July 2026
This information relates to our investigations into reports of misconduct at the former law firms SSB Group and Pure Legal.
Firm anti-money laundering and sanctions data requirements27 July 2026
We are carrying out our annual anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions data collection exercise in June and July 2026.
Update on the Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation on the Post Office scandal25 June 2026
We have referred two individuals to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The cases refer to conduct that took place in the period after the main events of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Agreed Case Summary re Carter Ruck Solicitors/Amersi vs SRA High Court case11 June 2026
This is an agreed (by all parties involved) case summary in relation to the Carter Ruck Solicitors/Amersi vs SRA High Court case, due to be heard from 20 July 2026.