Great to be at the Commercial Litigators Forum student pro bono evening tonight. Looking forward to speaking to lots of students about how people bono can develop key legal skills.

We were very pleased to welcome Abdullahi Yussuf today to talk about working together with All Things Bar One of our missions is to help to broaden access to the legal profession. Gaining real legal experience helps people from non-traditional legal backgrounds to access opportunities. #WeDoProBono

Welcome back to day 2 of our social security law training. Thanks to Daniel Hallström, (nominated for young barrister of the year) for joining us to talk about social security law decision making. #WeDoProBono

Cheers Sean Here's the link for sponsoring any or all of our runners. - Sophie Morris - Rory Gardner - Simon Forshaw KC - Matt Simmons - Richard Wilson 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/freerepresen... Good luck and thanks to them all!

Good morning. Day 1 of a busy weekend for FRU. This morning we welcome our next 120 volunteers at our social security law training. Tomorrow we will be cheering on our 5 London Marathon runners. Thanks to everyone who is supporting us and joining us this weekend. #WeDoProBono

#WinOfTheWeek We have 5 amazing runners in the #LondonMarathon on Sunday. Please sponsor them and give them a cheer if you see them in their FRU running vests. Thanks Sophie, Rory, Simon, Matt and Richard. 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/freerepresen...

There’s just over a week to go until some big changes come to renters in England. Swipe to take a look at some of the main updates. ↔️ We’ll be sharing more of what these changes mean once the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May. Find out more www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/star...

Some people who have migrated from legacy benefits like ESA to UC are finding less money in their pockets. Under transitional protection, they were told they would not be worse off, but a technicality in who manages Council Tax Support means that many are. wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/why-some-esa...

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...

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

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...

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

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

2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/sophie-mo... 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....

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

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 #WeDoProBono

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

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:  https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/contact-or-visit-us/law-society-library/research-guides/how-to-find-law-reports

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

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” zurl.co/tehQg

🚨 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

🗣️'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

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.

Really important research about #AccessToJustice with implications wider than just for immigration hearings. The need for representation and the still unknown impact of virtual hearings on justice outcomes are universal issues.

“A spokeswoman for the Gob Squad – what used to be called the Bar Council – said it fully supported the move. “The old way was just so basic,” she said. A Law Society spokesman said: “Why are we never the cool ones?””

🚧Barriers to #AccessToJustice for workers Employment Legal Advice Network (@trustforlondon.bsky.social) director Emma Wilkinson explores the key barriers that prevent workers from enforcing their rights & sets out some solutions to help rebuild a fairer more accessible system. ➡️ hi.switchy.io/tmbE

📢 A moment to celebrate! It’s been a good week for Law Centres, for the people we serve, and for access to justice. ⚖️ Today’s judgment in #Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys brings important clarity.

CILEX wins Mazur appeal: my summary of the ruling rozenberg.substack.com/p/cilex-wins...

The DWP has launched a call for evidence for the Timms Review into PIP. AdviceUK is preparing a response and we want members’ experiences represented. Share your insights by 14 May. Find the contact details in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/41Cqj4q

Breaking news: Return to normality – Court of Appeal overturns Mazur ruling zurl.co/ve1Ev

In April, the health part of universal credit to be halved (or frozen for new claimants) unless their condition is terminal or severe & lifelong. Multiple sclerosis, learning disabilities, bipolar, Parkinson’s, ME may not meet new eligibility criteria. More cruelty towards people with disabilities.

We agree, we are trying to teach legal skills from first principles.

We spoke to @francesryan.bsky.social for @theguardian.com about new benefit rules that will leave some disabled people worse off. A chance of recovery should not be treated like a reason to make life harder. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

#WinOfTheWeek This week focusses on the FRU volunteers who become highly experienced advocates and keep winning for their clients. To support this work go to www.thefru.org.uk/donate #WeDoProBono

A quick plea to legal academics. Do you use any of PO Scandal in your teaching? And could you drop me a line or two about what you do (as much or as little as you can bear - course title and a brief description, anything at all would be a great help)? Comment or DM or email me r.moorhead@... exeter

The Fair Work Agency launches in April & has the potential to reshape labour market enforcement. We support calls for: ✅ Proper resourcing ✅ A firewall from Immigration Enforcement so migrant workers can report abuse safely and ✅ Transparent enforcement data www.trustforlondon.org.uk/fwa-briefing