We were delighted to welcome Jim Morris CB DSO, newly appointed @thebarcouncil.bsky.social CEO to the FRU office today.

Thanks to Jim for showing a keen interest in our work and history. It was great to talk to Jim about how we help the Bar Council to deliver its priorities.

#WeDoProBono

Hearing list of the First-tier Tribunal War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber

List for week commencing 20 April 2026

#warpension #AFCS

www.court-tribunal-hearings.service.gov.uk/wpafcc-weekl...

Many think the military War Pension Scheme is dead as it only affects those injured before 6 April 2005

But, of the 20 First Tier Tribunal hearings taking place this week, 85% are War Pension cases (as opposed to Armed Forces Compensation Scheme cases)

Just noting this...

Middle Temple on X: "Being Called to the Bar is a moving experience for many newly launched barristers. Leonie Hughes describes what it feels like to achieve her goal. https://t.co/X4jDvSgS53" / X Being Called to the Bar is a moving experience for many newly launched barristers. Leonie Hughes describes what it feels like to achieve her goal. https://t.co/X4jDvSgS53

Meet Leonie, recently called to the Bar. Kicked out of school at 15 & told she’d make nothing of her life. Grew up around domestic violence and addiction, and became the primary carer for her 11-year-old sister.

Went back to school, became deputy head girl, studied law, now a barrister. Yes girl 🙌🏻

#WinOfTheWeek Amazing results from our employment law team Five wins out of five, and news of a result from a prior hearing.

To support us go to www.thefru.org.uk/donate

#WeDoProBono

June 9th!

We are sorry to report the sad death of FRU patron Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony.

Lord Clarke was a long-time supporter of our work. Our condolences go to his friends and family.

Our Work Capability Assessment factsheet has just been updated!

It includes new information on the limited capability for work-related activity amount - which changed as of April 6th to two different rates, as a result of the Universal Credit Bill 👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/wo...

Making Council Tax Work: Insights from Citizens Advice Services Across Greater Manchester Council tax is the second most common debt issue that Citizens Advice services across Greater Manchester help people with.

Good news! The government's response to the council tax consultation reflects many of our calls for fairer practices.

We're glad to see more time to pay & better guidance.

Read our blog: shorturl.at/AT9W7
Gov response: shorturl.at/8jgll

Rory's page About us The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fan

2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/rory-gard...

Huge thanks to Rory Gardner for agreeing to run the #LondonMarathon for a second time to raise funds for FRU.

Please sponsor him to maximise funds for #ProBonoLegalRepresentation

Sophie's page I’m running the London Marathon to raise money for the Free Representation Unit, a charity that provides free legal representation for people who can’t afford a lawyer. Their work helps ensure that vu

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We are delighted that Sophie Morris has agreed to run the #LondonMarathon to raise funds for FRU.

Please support her to make all her efforts worthwhile.

#WeDoProBono

@joshuarozenberg.bsky.social Hello! 👋 Any chance of a re-tweet (if we are still calling it that....)?? 🙏 Team LALY would be hugely grateful....

With the deadline for entries #LALY26 at midnight on Tues 21 April, we are officially entering the final straight 🏇for this year's awards, which is always an exciting time....

Supporting testimonials are helpful (but not essential), say, from clients or colleagues - people who can speak to the impact they have had and why they deserve the kind of recognition that only the LALYs can give....

Access to justice should be available to all, but is it? The Justice Committee got together with expert representatives and asked how effective the UK's justice system really is, and if there is... Access to justice should be available to all, but is it? The Justice Committee got together with expert representatives and asked how effective the UK's justice system really is, and if there is mor...

www.linkedin.com/posts/house-... FRU legal volunteer Rebecca Linford gives expert evidence to the Justice Select Committee on #AccessToJustice.

David's Story- David gave up his secure housing tenancy to care full‑time for his terminally ill partner during their final months. After his partner passed away, David was left alone in a one‑bedroom home he thought he’d lose. Facing possession proceedings and terrified of becoming homeless, he didn’t know where to turn. When David went to a specialist legal advice service we fund, he was exhausted and overwhelmed. The service acted immediately and reviewed his situation, uncovering a possible succession claim, and made sure he was urgently referred for legal aid representation so he wouldn’t have to fight the eviction alone. The case was taken on for court action, protecting David’s place in the home he had shared with the person he loved. With early intervention, he kept his home and was protected from losing everything at a moment of deep grief and vulnerability.

After losing his partner, David faced the devastating prospect of eviction at a moment of deep vulnerability. Free legal advice helped protect his home and prevent homelessness.
Join the London #LegalWalk today.

#WhyWeWalk #AccessToJustice

#WinOfTheWeek Huge thanks to Granville Ming Hin Cheng for brilliant advocacy for his client.

To support this work - www.thefru.org.uk/donate

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Thank you to BARBRI for sponsoring the London #LegalWalk Event Marshals once again this year!

BARBRI is the trusted global leader in legal education, empowering every step of the legal journey.

Interested in helping out? You can sign up to be an Event Marshal here: zurl.co/xqFk6

💰 Could interest on lawyers’ client accounts transform #AccessToJustice?

@suejames.bsky.social reflects on proposals from the recent Ministry of Justice (MOJ) consultation.

Read on in 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 > swiy.co/u6Jr

Fair Work Agency ‘should be strengthened’ amid climate of weak regulation Institute of Employment Rights warns that Fair Work Agency will lack bite unless current low-regulation climate is reversed. The post Fair Work Agency ‘should be strengthened’ amid climate of weak regulation appeared first on Personnel Today.

Fair Work Agency ‘should be strengthened’ amid climate of weak regulation

Here's a useful resource from the Law Society.
This link takes you to a guide explaining how to find law reports in their library and online: 
www.lawsociety.org.uk/contact-or-visit-us/law-...

Universal Credit is a benefit you can get to help with living costs if you’re on a low income or unemployed.

Check if you might be able to claim with our online tool ⤵️
bit.ly/4bOPGpW

Matt takes on the London Marathon! Free Representation Unit Not everyone can afford legal support and the situations when people need it the most are often the most stressful and difficult without having to worry on top about not being

2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/matt-simm...

Please get behind Matt Simmons who is running the #LondonMarathon to raise funds for us.

Good luck Matt!

If you read our investigation on the restaurant that ignored more than 20 tribunal judgments & thought "how bad can it get?" then read this amazing piece by @pollysmythe.bsky.social @londoncentric.media about the systematic non-payment of wages in hospitality
www.londoncentric.media/p/is-your-co...

Judge: Unqualified agency advocates "risk undermining legal system" The use of unqualified advocates by agencies has “the potential to undermine the integrity of the legal system”, a judge has ruled.

Judge: Unqualified agency advocates “risk undermining legal system” zurl.co/tehQg

LALY Nomination - LAPG Download the Guidance Notes here

🚨 Two weeks left to nominate your Legal Aid Hero for #LALY26!

Our 10 award categories are designed to encompass all those who deliver or contribute to the delivery of legal aid, so get to nominating!

Nominate here: lapg.co.uk/laly-nomination

Workers to benefit from improvements to sick pay and parental leave | LBC The TUC has welcomed the changes, calling them a

🗣️'The changes in the Employment Rights Act bring more workers closer to jobs that they can be proud of, where they truly get out what they put in.'

Our Principal Policy Adviser, @abbyabhaya.bsky.social, on yesterday's landmark changes for @lbc.co.uk 👇

www.lbc.co.uk/article/work...

Today the two-child limit is gone. Parents have told us what this will mean for their kids:

- A first-ever birthday party for a 10-year-old
- Better quality food
- Clothes that aren't completely worn out
- Going on the school trip without getting into debt
- A new mattress
- Swimming lessons

Fair Work Agency’s priorities criticised days before its launch Cornerstone of the UK’s Employment Rights Act ‘in danger of becoming a dead duck’, says Unite boss

NEW: The government has asked its new employment rights watchdog, the Fair Work Agency, to reduce regulatory burdens on business.

This is at a time when the UK has among the fewest labour inspectors in the OECD & workers face billions of pounds in unpaid wages.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

#WinOfTheWeek is that Matthew Bird has joined us from @linklaters.bsky.social. We're looking forward to working with Matt on employment cases for the next few months.

Thanks as always to Linklaters for their partnership to support our #ProBono work.