Justice secretary David Lammy has announced a £20m grant to fund free legal advice for people needing social welfare and family support – which will kick in next October when two existing grants come to an end.
Lammy said it was ‘absolutely vital that those facing some of life’s most challenging situations – such as debt, eviction, family issues – are able to access the support they need’. The £20m would ‘ensure that essential legal support and information is available to those who need it most and will put the sector on a sustainable footing’.