Latest news releases and statements
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 published08 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 requirements22 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 made21 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 Law21 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.
Other news
21 May 2026
Results from the latest SQE2 sitting in January have been issued today (21 May) to candidates. This sitting showed an overall pass rate of 80% across all 1,141 candidates who sat the exam.
Turnover and client money information collection14 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 requirements13 May 2026
We are carrying out our annual anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions data collection exercise in July 2026.
SQE1 January 2026 results published31 March 2026
The results for the SQE1 January 2026 sitting have been published. A total of 7,863 candidates completed both parts of SQE1.