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            <title><![CDATA[2010 contracts tender process]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An important update on deadlines for pre-qualification questionnaires]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Provider payments in March]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An important update on payments to providers in March]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New schedules for April to October 2010]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New contract schedules to be sent to providers shortly]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sir Bill Callaghan pays tribute to LSC Chief Executive]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Chair Sir Bill Callaghan pays tribute to Carolyn Regan in speech to Public Bodies 2010 conference]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reducing delay in care proceedings: regional events]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[New legal advice service for East Riding]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The first network of community legal advice services in the country has opened in East Riding]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Delivery Transformation programme - eForms update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[eForms pilot extended to a further 16 firms]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Social Welfare Law & Family tender process has now opened]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[2010 Contracts in Family (including Family Mediation) and Social Welfare Law tender process has opened]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Graduated Fee work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Where to send Claim 5’s from 1 March 2010]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC forms become mandatory on 1 April 2010]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We will be posting previews of the forms on our website shortly]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on 2010 standard civil contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New information on consortia and 2010 standard civil contracts published]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tenders to open shortly for Community Legal Advice centres in Manchester]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Register now to be eligible to bid]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Non family civil work and representations cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Where to send this work from 15 February]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental Health tender process has opened]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for submitting tenders is 12 noon on 31 March 2010]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Financial stewardship]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC reminds providers about importance of accurate claims]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender deadline for work at Immigration Removal Centres]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Updated Family and Social Welfare Law plans published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Revised procurement plans now available]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental Health tender process opens shortly]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender begins on 10 February for seven weeks]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal help financial eligibility – advice for providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New guidelines produced to help when making applications]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Notice of amendments to the Immigration specification]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amendments published following changes to the appeal system structure]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reminder:  immigration tender process deadlines]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadlines approaching for those who wish to tender for immigration work]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guidance for reporting family and immigration Controlled Work now available]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The revised guidance is now available from our website]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New contract reconciliation team in South Tyneside]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Reconciliation work moves to South Tyneside]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the civil legal aid means test]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes made to coincide with the introduction of means testing to the Crown Court]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration tender deadlines ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tenders to deliver immigration and asylum advice must be submitted by 28 January 2010. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Notices sent to providers to extend Civil and Crime Contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Copies of notices and covering letters can be found on our website]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draft specification event for Community Legal Advice services in Manchester]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Event to be held on January 8 at Manchester town hall]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2010 civil contract: arrangements for billing of disbursements]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC and representative bodies come to agreement over ways to help immigration and mental health providers]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC outlines actions following NAO report]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC writes to providers to advise on immediate actions]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil case management - change in contact details]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All telephone queries on Civil certificated work to go to one number from February 2010]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration tender opens]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender to deliver immigration services at immigration removal centres now open]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Barking and Dagenham CLA centre tender – important update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for submitting tender bids extended]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online training system now available]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Provider readiness training goes live]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on legal help budget and new matter starts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ensuring we live within our allocated budget]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The future of CLA services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Statement released on the future of joint commissioning]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The future of quality assurance in legal aid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final proposals reached on civil and crime Specialist Quality Marks]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A new future for advice services in Manchester]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pre-specification consultation event to be held in early December]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitations to tender for immigration work to open shortly]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender process will begin on 30 November]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Early claim submission advised in December]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Monthly claims for controlled work and crime lower: early submissions welcomed before Christmas period]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New online training system launched for provider readiness]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The free system will be launched week commencing 7 December]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration procurement plan updated]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC releases update to 'Improving your Quality' guide]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New edition of ‘Improving your Quality’ guide on mental health is launched]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental health work moving to our Merseyside office]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Work to be transferred from Nottingham at the end of November]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fixed fee contract compliance audit update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We've made changes to the fixed fee compliance audit ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Online fixes - November 2009]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes made in LSC Online as part of on-going maintenance]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New ‘Improving your Quality’ generic guide launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The ‘Improving your Quality’ guides make available common quality issues identified by peer reviewers in specific categories of law]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Appointment of guardians]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A reminder of the rules regarding the appointment of guardians in public law children cases]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil bid rounds for 2010 contracts - Q&A available]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Get your questions in by 6 November]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration appointment pilot shows early success]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pilot appoint system exceeds targets]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on CLA services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The latest on new CLA services in Barking and Dagenham and Manchester]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Legal Aid Funding from 2010: response published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC and MoJ publish response to family legal aid funding consultation]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tendering timetable: 2010 civil and crime legal aid contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dates announced for 2010 tenders]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New matter starts - guidance to firms approaching their contract limit]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC forms become mandatory on 1 November 09]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have posted previews of the forms on our website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10427.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Book now for free business management training]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Legal aid providers urged to sign up now and gain CPD points]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10396.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the way we use peer review]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New approaches to quality assurance for ‘clinical negligence’ and ‘actions against the police’]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10397.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sign up for free business management training]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Business and finance training with CPD points is available free for legal aid providers]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10314.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marking out a quality future for legal aid services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Launch of the revised Specialist and Mediation Quality Marks]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10313.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New appointment pilot for asylum applicants]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Yorkshire and Humberside the next stop for trial of appointment system]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10312.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender for West Sussex CLA services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline to submit tenders is 12 noon on 13 November 2009]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10308.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving your Quality - housing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New housing guide is now available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10281.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Domestic abuse in ethnic minority families]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Research into barriers faced by survivors of domestic abuse from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BAME)]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10291.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preparing for care and supervision proceedings]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A best practice guide has been issued for all professionals involved in care proceedings]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10283.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working with National Centre for Domestic Violence ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance on how to work with the National Centre for Domestic Violence]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10292.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice offering family helpine service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Service enhancement benefits clients and advisers]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10282.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Single Equality Scheme chalks up successes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bold plan proves a step in the right direction for the LSC]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10288.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Address for London Region legal aid applications]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[London Region providers need to send legal aid applications to the correct DX address]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10278.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Things you probably didn't know about Community Legal Advice]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Helping people get the advice they need]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10099.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Next training contract grant scheme will launch in early 2010]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Continuing to invest in the next generation of legal aid solicitors]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10088.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free training in business and financial management skills]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Register now for seminars]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10087.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tenders invited for Community Legal Advice network in East Riding]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for applications 13 Oct 09]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10086.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil bid rounds scheduled for September postponed]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New 3 year civil legal aid contracts will begin in Oct 2010]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10045.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amendments to family graduated fee scheme coming]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes take effect on 4 August]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10042.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal aid - 60 years of justice for all]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Thursday 30 July marks the 60th anniversary of legal aid]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10032.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[More clients can be helped by 'out of hours' service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice is extending its opening times]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9997.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Bid Rounds for 2010 Contracts - procurement plans]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Procurement plans to be published over coming weeks]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_10004.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Graduated Fee scheme (FGF) amendments ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amended FGF funding order to come into effect on 4 August]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9991.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[National Audit Office conducts survey of debt service providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Your suggestions could form the basis of recommendations in our final report]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9990.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation on funding immigration and asylum legal aid closes 21 August ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[MoJ consultation on funding immigration and asylum legal aid in the first-tier tribunal and upper tribunal closes on Friday 21 August ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9928.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[West Sussex and Gloucestershire CLA Network tenders delayed]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender dates put back following discussions with relevant councils]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9927.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Further details on consortia published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We publish further details on consortia on our Unified Contract (Civil) 2010-2013 pages ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9918.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Bid Rounds for 2010 Contracts: final proposals published ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final proposals for ensuring client access to high quality, integrated services]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9906.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[A new approach to quality assurance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From April 2010 we will adopt a more proportionate, tailored approach to quality assurance]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9884.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Bid Rounds for 2010 Contracts - update on consultation response]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We will shortly publish our consultation response]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9887.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New supplier for CLA marketing materials]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[From 1 July 2009, Community Legal Advice leaflets and marketing materials should be ordered from our new supplier dsicmm]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9854.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eligibility waiver for domestic abuse cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We would like to remind providers that an eligibility waiver exists in domestic abuse cases]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9871.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guidance on forced marriage protection orders ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance on applications for forced marriage protection available on our website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9775.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Implications of the Children and Adoption Act 2006]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Elements of the act came into force in December 2008]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9778.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New form for claiming Payments on Account ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New POA1 form introduced for claiming Payments on Account ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9776.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Separate coding for DROs planned for autumn]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New debt outcome code specifically to cover disposal by DRO ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9777.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised immigration web pages and updated funding guidance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We've revamped the immigration policy pages on our website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9728.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Do you want your bills processed even faster?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We've improved the speed at which we process your civil applications and civil bill payments]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9720.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Take part in the Justice Awards 2009]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nominations are now being accepted for the Justice Awards 2009]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9713.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New LSC forms become mandatory on 1 June 09]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have posted previews of the forms on our website ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9653.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Whole systems targets approved]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Specific issues targeted ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9581.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Phase 1 Civil Fee Schemes Review consultation - still time to respond]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Consultation closes on 13 May]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9568.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draft service specification for Wakefield CLAC published ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Service specification published for consultation on 22 April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9564.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[TFF Claim Adjustment Packs deadline]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for Tailored Fixed Fee Annual Claim Adjustment Packs submission is 8 May ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9565.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alternative Commissioning of Experts pilot begins]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pilot is first step as we address the quality, cost and sustainability of expert witnesses]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9573.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Funding issues and transparency in Family Courts ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Family court hearings opened to accredited media from 27 April - clarification on related funding issues]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9566.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family advocacy remuneration - solicitors' survey]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Survey launched on family advocacy market]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9560.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving cashflow for our providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our proposal to clear balances for providers with underpaid contracts]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9559.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Important information on contract payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes made to contract payment dates following feedback]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9523.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Yorkshire & Humberside immigration tender]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender to launch during week commencing 20 April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9522.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation on civil bid rounds for 2010 contracts  ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Summary of responses published ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9520.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender to deliver debt advice in prisons opens ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC and the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) open tender for prison advice in three NOMS regions]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9517.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Debt Relief Orders (DROs) and Legal Aid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Clarification on whether the work done to complete a DRO is claimable time under LSC contracts]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9506.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice website gets a makeover]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Redesign will help us reach even more people]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9500.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[One-off exercise on immigration billing announced]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Update on claiming immigration controlled work disbursements for cases commenced prior to 01 October 2007]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9485.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Details of the Phase 1 civil fee schemes review report and consultation announced]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9456.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[A reminder that we amended our guidance in relation to the Children and Adoption Act 2006 and contact centres]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9455.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice helpline now open on Saturday mornings]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Helpline to open on Saturday mornings from April onwards]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9438.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[CLS financial eligibility changes ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New means exemption for Deprivation of Liberty cases from 1 April 2009 ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9437.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are your contact details up-to-date?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Make sure you give us your up-to-date primary contact email…]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9419.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving your Quality Guides - Crime, Second Edition published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Crime Guide Second Edition published on our website.]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9379.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Services tender opens in Basingstoke and Deane]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender for General Family services and Specialist Family Domestic Abuse face-to-face services]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9372.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New immigration appointments pilot to go live end of March ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New appointments system for asylum applicants to be trialled by the LSC in Wales and the North West]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9375.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC football tournament open for entries]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Summer tournament open to all as part of our plans to celebrate Legal Aid's 60th]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9374.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Barking & Dagenham CLAC: Initial Equalities Impact Assessment]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Your comments on our Initial Equalities Impact Assessment for Barking & Dagenham CLA centre]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9368.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Principles of Mental Health document updated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New document incorporates FAQs and information on exceptional cases]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9366.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Legal Aid Funding from 2010: extension to consultation deadline]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Consultation deadline extended to Friday, 3 April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9350.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family telephone helpline tender closes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Good number of bids received]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9331.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Barrister Fee consultation response published next week]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[MoJ/LSC to publish Reforming the Legal Aid Family Barrister Fee Scheme response next week]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9315.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Funding consultation events ongoing in February]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Updated Q&A takes into account questions asked so far]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9314.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Training awards for new family mediators]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC announce &pound;100,000 awards for training new family mediators]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9312.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Way forward announced on Family Graduated Fees]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes aimed at channelling aid towards vulnerable families and children]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9298.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amendments to civil legal aid route map timeline]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Delay in consultations affects civil route map]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9263.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Download logo for 60th anniversary of legal aid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 'picnic table' logo is back as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of legal aid ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9266.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Funding from 2010 consultation - workshop events this month]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Workshop events for Family Funding from 2010 consultation taking place in Feb]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9265.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Largest wave of providers joins LSC Online system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One more wave to go…]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9258.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Domestic abuse literature review published  ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Research findings from an investigation into the use of domestic abuse injunctions published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9256.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New programme for reducing backlogs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Faster turnaround times for civil work are on the way!]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9255.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New look Focus shapes up to online world]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Interactive features to help you navigate around the magazine]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9237.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation events planned for family fee scheme proposals]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Application form and events list published for consultation]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9223.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Our Reading office is moving]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Reading office to move to new premises for 26 January]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9224.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving your Quality guides - Employment - 2nd edition]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New edition of employment quality guide published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9196.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal advice in sign language now available ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sign language legal advice now accessible on the web]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9194.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Extension to deadline for increase in allocation of new matter starts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New matter starts allocation deadline extended to end of March]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9177.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender due for family telephone advice contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Invitations to tender will be published on Monday 12 January 2009]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9176.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates pilot garnering interest]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Profession shows interest in QAA pilot]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9169.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Counsel Fees under the Family Graduated Fee (FGF) scheme ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How it affects you...]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9160.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[CLS Financial Eligiblity - child benefit up-rating]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Up-rating of child benefit brought forward]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9158.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Legal Services Commission and the County, District and Borough Councils of West Sussex have agreed to work together to develop an integrated social welfare law service in West Sussex. ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9147.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quality Working Group Report Published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Assuring and Improving the Quality of Legal Aid Services report has now been published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9148.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on reconciliation process]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have undertaken an initial review of the impact of the reconciliation protocol ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9115.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Weekly payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How we're hoping to speed up payments once bills have been finalised]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9126.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exceptional Case Assessments - 3 simple tips on how to claim]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance on how best to claim for exceptional cases]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9112.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Proposals for new payment schemes for family legal aid work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Respond to our consultation]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9108.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Have you recently submitted an online feedback or complaint form?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[You might need to re-send them]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9085.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Mediation Training Contract Grant Scheme launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Information on the scheme and details of how to apply]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9074.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transforming legal aid processes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our plans for electronic working]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9076.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guidance on VAT change]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed guidance published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9067.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Expansion of the LSC Online user base]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New wave of providers join LSC Online ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9038.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[South Tyneside office issues fax protocol reminder]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[South Tyneside Business Delivery Centre would like to remind providers of its fax and email protocol ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9024.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Progress made on improving efficiencies in the justice system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Summary of our work on Whole System Initiatives]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9029.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Further details on the LSC's position on VAT]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A more in-depth update on how VAT changes will affect providers]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9028.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental Health Standard Fee Scheme rebuttal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A response to negative publicity surrounding Mental Health Standard Fee Scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9030.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal Aid - The Next Generation conference report]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Report into first-ever conference for trainee solicitors on the LSC's Training  Contracts Grants Scheme published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9023.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Children and Adoption Act 2006: new provisions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New provisions of Children and Adoption Act 2006 to be implemented on 8 December]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9025.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving your Quality guide: family second edition]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Family second edition of Peer Review guides published on website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9021.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC announces position on VAT changes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance for LSC providers]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_9010.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Provider workshops for the Civil Contracts for 2010 consultation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Workshops on Civil Contracts for 2010 consultation announced]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8987.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Increase in matter start allocations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Notice to holders of the Unified Contract (Civil) wishing to increase matter start allocations in debt, housing or family categories of law]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8979.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC responses to consultations from other organisations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC's commitment to respond to external consultations]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8974.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Report into Contract Compliance Audits now published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Group report on CCAs published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8978.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update protocol for reconciliations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amendments to reconciliations protocol]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8977.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thinking of growing your business?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC releases new business growth toolkit]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8969.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Delivery Transformation seeks input from practitioners]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC seeks feedback on proposed 'electronic working' changes]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8918.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Identifying priorities in the mental health justice system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our progress against targets]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8920.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[First online Focus is published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Latest Focus and survey results published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8917.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nottingham office introduces automated switchboard]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nottingham office's new telephone system to go live on 17 Nov]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8922.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Online is formally re-launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[652 providers using LSC Online in England and Wales]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8923.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Drug and Alcohol Court pilot - Inner London Family Proceedings Court]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance from the Legal Services Commission regarding identification of FDAC cases and remuneration of legal representatives]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8911.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC signs up to the new Government Code of Practice on Consultations]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC adopts consultation code of practice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8906.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[150 grants awarded under this year's Training Contract Grants Scheme!]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Supporting the next generation of legal aid solicitors]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8902.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on civil bid rounds for 2010 contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Responses encouraged via our online system]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8893.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on outcome of Immigration Advice bids - Immigration Removal Centres only]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Revised tender timeline published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8898.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Birmingham office has moved]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New address for LSC's Birmingham office]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8851.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clarification on claiming fees for Exceptional Cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Providers aren't claiming for all the Exceptional Cases they could do...]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8850.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation on Barking and Dagenham centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Consultation to be held on new Community Legal Aid centre in Barking and Dagenham]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8840.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Can your clients help shape legal aid services?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nominations deadline for client diversity group extended]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8839.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender for CLA telephone contracts published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Opportunities to tender for CLA contracts published on website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8828.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New passporting benefit for legal aid eligibility]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Income-related Employment and Support Allowance included from 27 Oct]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8815.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Care proceedings payment clarification ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Clarification on payment in care proceedings where cases transfer to a new provider]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8802.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Independent financial management survey launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC launches survey to aid provider readiness]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8794.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates (QAA) - Equality and Diversity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Have your say on Equality and Diversity]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8792.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amendments to Unified Contract (Civil) for mental health providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amendments come into force on 3 Nov 08 ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8785.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Check and update your details on the CLA directory ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Check that your details in the CLA database are correct]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8745.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on outcome of immigration advice bids]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Revised tender timeline published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8736.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New LSC forms become mandatory on 1 Oct 08]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Previews available now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8700.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reforming the legal aid family barrister fee scheme ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Consultation closed on 10 Sep 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8724.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on Family Guidance proposals]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Your chance to let us know your views]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8661.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Valuable input at provider workshops will inform our delivery transformation programme]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read the detailed findings now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8659.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Client Diversity Group nominees sought]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC's new Client Diversity Group needs members]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8664.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on outcome of immigration advice bids]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Delay in updating applicants]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8660.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Employment Quality Workshops launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Places available on LSC courses aimed at improving quality]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8662.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your chance to comment on our means assessment forms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Complete our short survey and help inform our plans]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8638.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Online re-launch makes good progress]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC Online is stable and is being successfully used by the pilot group ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8636.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Small risk that contract payments may be delayed next month]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Office move might mean a one-day delay]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8621.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Very High Cost Case information pack available for family providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance on when a family case looks to get very expensive]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8629.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[A new look for LSC Update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Targeted content and refreshed design]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8625.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help shape our equalities and diversity programme of work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Barristers’ views sought on quality assurance for advocates scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8622.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Do you have an immigration billing query?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Send all such enquiries to our National Immigration and Asylum team (NIAT)]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8620.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Graduated Fee Scheme consultation closes 10 Sep]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We welcome your views]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8619.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[We're looking to expand the Community Legal Advice helpline - interested in finding out more?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Come to our open meeting in September]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8616.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender to provide a debt advice service in prisons in Wales]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for applications is 26 Sep 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8594.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Extension to closing date for immigration advice in police stations tender]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Certain points clarified]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8587.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[We publish our way forward for family mediation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Making mediation work]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8569.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[We're no longer processing claims at our Reading office]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Don't send claim forms to our Reading office]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8568.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guide to tendering now available for legal aid practitioners]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Register your interest for a 'how to tender' workshop]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8565.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender for housing possession court duty schemes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender launched to provide emergency help to those facing housing possession proceedings]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8539.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[IT problems at LSC South Tyneside]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Systems failure causes some disruption to payments]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8516.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on Payments on Account for hardship]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Clarification on rules for hardship claims]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8519.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil application claims not processed]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Incomplete forms rejected]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8518.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Online subscription service launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sign up online for our regular news updates]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8520.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[CLA helpline service books face-to-face appointments for clients]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pilot appointment-making service launched]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8515.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mental health updates]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Clarification and guidance on various mental health areas]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8507.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tell us what you think of the LSC Manual]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We seek providers' views on the future of the Legal Services Commission Manual]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8488.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[ Advice services for immigration detainees tender opens]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Application documents ready for download now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8464.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender due for advice services for immigration detainees]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Invitations to tender will be published on Tuesday 22 July]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8407.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Faxes to South Tyneside Business Delivery Centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All faxes will now require an authorisation code, so that urgent faxes can be given priority.]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8405.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guidance on process for reconciliation of standard monthly payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How the protocol will work in practice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8395.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender process begins for civil legal aid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tenders to be submitted by 7 Aug 08 ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8386.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revolution in legal aid lands in Leicester]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Landmark legal advice centre]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8400.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Derby Community Legal Advice Centre officially opened]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Mayor of Derby cuts the ribbon]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8272.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[We're making good progress implementing the Unified Contract Agreement]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Update on where we are]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8317.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Specialist Support contracts awarded]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New Specialist Support numbers available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8274.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[VHCC family work moves from Reading to South Tyneside]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Reading VHCC work transferred from 30 June]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8246.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Bid Rounds to be launched early July]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Advanced notice of our tender to provide additional Legal Help services]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8250.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ministry of Justice and LSC launch consultation on Family Bar fees]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New proposals for Family Graduated Fee Scheme announced by Lord Hunt]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8243.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC's Financial Operations Group to relocate]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please amend your contact details from 30 June]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8241.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Justice Awards 2008 are here!]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Your nominations are invited for the Justice Awards 2008. Who do you know who has gone the extra mile?]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8225.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New mental health initiatives underway]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Updates to our mental health work published on our website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8205.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC to explore equality and diversity issues with solicitor advocates]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates project seeks input from solicitor advocates]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8201.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC recruiting Peer Reviewers for Crime and Community Care]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline for applications is 16 June]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8200.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Focus 56 available to download]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final print issue of our newsletter ready to read or download]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8177.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[List of Community Legal Advice service areas published ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Possible areas for centres or networks confirmed]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8167.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC and Law Society hold the first Quality Working Group meeting]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Quality Working Group minutes published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8151.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your chance to shape the future]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tell us how we can make our processes more efficient, and how we can best move to electronic working]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8119.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pay dates from June to December released]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View the settlement dates on our website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8098.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interested in tendering for family telephone advice?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pre-tender open day planned for 9 June]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8082.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tell us how you work with technology]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Survey deadline extended to Friday 30 May - respond online or by post]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8094.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[TFF Civil Exceptional Cases claims to be submitted by 9 May]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Claim forms to be sent to Nottingham office by deadline]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8079.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Looking at current legal aid processes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How can we make things easier for you? Take part in our workshops to help us find out.]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8054.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration detained advice bid round terminated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New procurement exercise anticipated for May 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8033.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Focus/Focus on CDS - tell us what you think]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As Focus/Focus on CDS move online, we want to know what you think we could do to improve the magazine]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7890.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[The next five years for civil legal aid contracts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Route map published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8014.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice services continue to improve]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New development of a text call back option]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8015.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Some problems with the civil eligibility calculator]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[CW1 and CW2 forms not pre-populating]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_8002.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Making the grade - peer review workshops now on]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Find out how to make peer review work for you at one of our workshops]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7879.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Eligibility calculator updated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New income limits in force from 7 April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7977.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender launched for specialist support services in housing and immigration]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Application forms available to download]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7946.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Specialist Support Contracts and Community Legal Service grants awarded]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Details of recipients now available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7944.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Agreement reached on Unified Contract following judicial review judgment]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Way forward agreed for legal aid reform]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7929.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update to Forms Masterpack]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Updated forms and guidance available from 1 April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7900.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Financial Eligibility and Statutory Charge update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Keycard 44 - April 2008 published on the LSC website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7899.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amended funding Order]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amendments made to Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) Order 2001]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7881.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised telephone number for CDS form bulk orders]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There is a misprint on the Forms Masterpack covering letter]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7871.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[A reminder about quality workshops]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New workshops coming in April]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7850.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA['Improving your Quality' Housing Guide published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View or download the guide now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7851.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to claim exceptional cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please identify exceptional cases and send to us for assessment]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7847.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your chance to attend a quality workshop]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn from peer reviewers at forthcoming events]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7789.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tell us how you are helping clients]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please send in your case studies]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7791.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on tenders for CLS Grants and Specialist Support Service ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Q&A published and deadline extended]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7734.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing new procedures to better manage payments on account]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC and Law Society agree guidance]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7643.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Access targets set in the LSC's Corporate Plan]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Information is now available to all following Freedom of Information request]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7321.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Better outcomes for children and young people]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Training coming up to support reforms to care proceedings scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7292.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal aid eligibility calculators updated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Calculators now reflect eligibility waiver for domestic violence victims]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7290.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New guidance for submitting bills under public law fixed fee schemes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Information document available to download]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7273.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Peer review team is on the move]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Functions transfer to Exchange Tower office]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7275.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clarification to court fee exemptions on 1 October]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Statement issued by Ministry of Justice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7272.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender launched for Specialist Support Services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ Tender and application process underway]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7231.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender launched for Community Legal Service grants]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View full details of the application process]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7232.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Mental Health form in use]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Controlled Work 1&2 (Mental Health) available to download]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7228.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New way to submit Mental Health applications]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New email addresses promote use of e-business]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7227.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on the Unified Contract]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Current discussion with the Law Society]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7173.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Useful Q&A document for Mental Health providers published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Essential reading prior to implementation of fee scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7175.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving efficiencies in the justice system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA['Whole System Initiatives' pages added to the LSC website]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7164.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Refined Specialist Support Service unveiled]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Budget increased for Community Legal Service grants]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7162.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How the LSC will assure and improve quality]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our policies regarding quality in the reformed legal aid system]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7140.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cumulative impact assessment of first phase of legal aid reform published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have examined the impact of the 2007 reform programme to date]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7138.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing fixed fee contract compliance audits ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New audit process to begin in Jan 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7128.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) Order 2001]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amended order available to view or download]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7126.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your chance to join a stakeholder group for Community Legal Advice network in Cornwall]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Register your interest now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7117.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hull Community Legal Advice centre tender announced]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender documents will be available on 27 Nov]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7083.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Advance notice for tender for Hull Community Legal Advice Centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Come to an information event on 29 Nov]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7077.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender launched to deliver immigration services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Successful pilots for detained asylum seekers to become permanent]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7056.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Online performance update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Issues explained and FAQs published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_7036.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal Services Commission and the voluntary and community sector]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC works with Compact Advocacy Programme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6997.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Portsmouth CLAC tender - amendments to information for applicants]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Notice of amendments to information and application form]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6990.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Funding guidance published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Costs Assessments and Prior Authorities guidance available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6970.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Provider training pack update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An update to the Provider Training Pack is now available, along with comprehensive Question and Answer documents]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6972.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draft Mental Health Specification published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have now published our final draft of the Mental Health Contract Specification]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6938.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to HMCS court fees]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Exemption and remission arrangements changed from 1 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6915.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil Bid Round tender updates]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Application forms now available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6908.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Immigration Specification and Graduated Fee Scheme - new guidance published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New FAQs and Funding Code Guidance published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6910.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Forthcoming events will help Mental Health providers prepare]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Training sessions and focus groups planned for November]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6788.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil bid rounds update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Application forms will be available next week]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6797.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Invitation to tender for the delivery of civil legal aid services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Civil bid rounds open]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6790.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Portsmouth Community Legal Advice centre tender launch event]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Attend a meeting on 19 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6735.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil fee schemes take effect next week]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New schemes effective from 1 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6378.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on forthcoming bid rounds]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tender plans expected by 15 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6392.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Focus errata]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Clarification for successful CLS Direct Family advice tenderers ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6379.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the Funding Code]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View the October 2007 changes online now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6367.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Call for Independent Peer Reviewers in all categories]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Deadline extended to 19 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6364.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Presentation from recent training available]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View slides from civil training online]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6374.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Where to send non-family work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes in place from 1 October]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6370.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update to Forms Masterpack]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New and updated forms and guidance available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6394.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tender process begins for a Community Legal Advice centre in Portsmouth]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Integrated general and specialist legal advice services for people in Portsmouth]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6304.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Decision Making Guidance]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Amended guidance now available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6310.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New CLS Strategy for Wales launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Making Legal Rights a Reality provides a final framework for the delivery of the Community Legal Service in Wales]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6282.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Whole System Initiatives update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Work being carried out in Leicester (Family) and Cambridge (Crime)]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6279.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consistency of reporting in domestic violence cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC is working to better understand the needs of clients experiencing domestic violence]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6277.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Call for Independent Peer Reviewers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Are you an experienced legal aid practitioner who provides a high quality of service to clients whilst guiding the careers of colleagues?]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6275.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Forthcoming bid rounds for civil work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Opportunities available in three categories of law]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6256.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New areas for Community Legal Advice services announced]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Services planned for East Riding and Wakefield]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6242.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Training sessions to help providers prepare for legal aid reforms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dates agreed for events in September]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6238.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Advice and Information Service (FAInS) report published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final evaluation report of pilot published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6232.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Training courses available from Specialist Support Service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Register now for training in several categories of law ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6233.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Important information for providers on high cost family work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read our flyer to help us process your application first time]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6223.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC holds training sessions in preparation for legal aid reforms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sessions will be held in September]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6179.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draft Regulatory Impact Assessment published for Review of Supplier Support Service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We welcome your comments]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6172.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline for signing up to LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sign up by 1 October 2007]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6180.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unified Contract Civil and Family Mediation Specifications published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Final documents for 1 October 2007 now available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6160.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Family Decision Making Guidance updated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View the amended guidance now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6131.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New protocol for non urgent faxes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes to the procedure in faxing forms]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6108.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised guidance for civil legal aid assessments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes in interpretation of housing deductions]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/cls_news_6107.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Applications invited by 22 October]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Reforms to be implemented in October]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Improving your Quality Family Guide now available]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Changes in protocol for public law Children Act cases]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[What happens after 31 March if Providers do not sign up to the Unified Contract]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Corrections to misleading statements on Law Society website]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Adjustments reflect concerns expressed during Legal aid: a sustainable future consultation]]></description>
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