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            <title><![CDATA[Award of Crown Court representation orders for either way cases in early adopters courts]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Defendants refused legal aid on the grounds of means before 11 January in early adopter magistrates’ courts may need to make new applications.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New contractor for Defence Solicitor Call Centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have appointed a new contractor to run the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC) service.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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[Crown Court Means Testing – new guidance now available]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New guidance has been published ahead of Crown Court Means Testing (CCMT) starting on 11 January 2010.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tenders for 2010 standard crime contract]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Applications invited for new contract that will run from July 2010]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New rate of VAT from January 1 2010]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We have published updated guidance on the upcoming VAT increase]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC completing major IT work this weekend]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Providers may experience a slight disruption in service]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A new way of collecting client feedback]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC pilots new online tool to get client feedback on their experiences accessing advice]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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[Legal aid - 60 years of justice for all]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Thursday 30 July marks the 60th anniversary of legal aid]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[We publish best value tendering consultation response]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Response sets out plans for BVT pilot in two areas]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Response to Prison Law Funding consultation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Response document, impact assessment and Q&A on Prison Law Funding consultation pages.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards coming up]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Toast legal aid lawyers at the LAPG's annual ceremony]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New fax number for Liverpool Mental Health Unit]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please continue to contact the office in advance of sending in your faxes]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Response to Crown Court means testing consultation published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Government responds to public and professional concerns raised during consultation]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Debate the future of legal aid at LSC staff roadshow]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Get involved with debate at our staff conference]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC supporting Legal Action Group's conference to mark 60 years of legal aid ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA['Legal aid at 60: bridging the justice gap' conference to host LSC speakers]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spread the word about 'legalaid60']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Visit our legalaid60 website to share stories about working in legal aid]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Version 1.8 of bulkload spreadsheet launched]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carolyn Regan responds to letter from North Kensington Law Centre]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Chief Executive responds to petition]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Please mark Sender DX number clearly on any packages sent to us]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please mark your Sender DX number on any packages sent to us]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Whole systems targets approved]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Specific issues targeted ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal aid exhibition goes on tour]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Exhibition highlighting the importance of legal aid to travel the country]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[7th Biennial Minority Lawyers Conference ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ LSC sponsors 7th Biennial Minority Lawyers Conference held at The Law Society]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Class of 2009 attend first ever LSC trainees awards event ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[90 trainees gather for legal aid awards ceremony]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Online pages restructured]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pages updated following successful relaunch of service]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Looking ahead to deliver 'fair access to justice']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Strategic Plan 2009-2012 published]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[60 years of legal aid website launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New site has several interactive features]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Important information on contract payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Changes made to contract payment dates following feedback]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation on civil bid rounds for 2010 contracts  ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Summary of responses published ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC to use new e-conveyancing system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We gain access to Land Registry portal on 27 April]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Client and Public Engagement strategy published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[First Client and Public Engagement Strategy published on our website]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Civil fee scheme consultation launched today]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Details of the Phase 1 civil fee schemes review report and consultation announced]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Second consultation on best value tendering and video presentation published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Shaping the future of criminal defence services]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Our collaborative working strategy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Beginnings of a collaborative working strategy]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9323.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[More frequent payment runs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New payment system kicks into action]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9170.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[Do you want to comment on your experience with the justice system?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Send your feedback to our efficiences team]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9154.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on the future of Very High Cost Criminal cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Views sought on the future of Very High Cost Criminal cases]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9128.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 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/aboutus/whats_new_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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Proposals for new payment schemes for family legal aid work]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Respond to our consultation]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9108.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[CLA launches new website section and e-news bulletin]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Community Legal Advice launches new website section and eNews for stakeholders and those who help people access advice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9111.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Transforming legal aid processes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our plans for electronic working]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9076.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[Guidance on VAT change]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed guidance published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_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[LSC and Bar Council issue guidance on review of payments on account]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance issued after a number of queries from counsel]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9049.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Restructuring the LSC for the future]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Making it easier for providers to do business with us]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9042.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_9028.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/aboutus/whats_new_9029.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[LSC announces position on VAT changes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Guidance for LSC providers]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9010.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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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/aboutus/whats_new_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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Report into Contract Compliance Audits now published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Group report on CCAs published]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_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[LSC publishes Bar Council response]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A follow-up to the Bar Council's 'Legal Aid and the Public Interest' and 'Serving the Public Interest' ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8971.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[Press statement: Transformation of the Legal Services Commission]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The future shape of our new Business Support directorate]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8921.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Significant progress on VHCCs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Progress on Very High Cost Cases]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8859.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[First ever LSC training contracts conference held]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[First-ever national conference for young lawyers on LSC Training Contracts Grants Scheme takes place at Oxford University]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8841.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[New top team at the Legal Services Commission]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC has appointed three new Executive Directors]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8835.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Our head office has moved]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The switchboard number has changed]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8740.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Very high cost crime cases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An update on our panel scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8721.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[Our head office is moving]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please update your records]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8676.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Celebrating the work of legal aid practitioners]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Send your nominations in for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8668.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[A new look for LSC Update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Targeted content and refreshed design]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_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[There is still time to apply for a Training Contract Grant]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Closing date for applications is 26 August ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8567.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[Annual report 2007/08 published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View or download the report now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8566.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[Single Equality Scheme launched]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[View or download the publication now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8534.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[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/aboutus/whats_new_8488.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Supporting providers during LSC Online relaunch]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC Online web pages refreshed to accompany re-launch]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8434.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC’s head office will move to Victoria in September]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New switchboard number effective 20 Sep 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8437.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New targets announced for our justice system efficiences project]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We will build on successes from this year’s work ]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8438.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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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/aboutus/whats_new_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[New information charter published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[How we're protecting your personal data]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8316.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[150 grants available this year under our 2008 Training Contracts Grant Scheme]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The scheme is open for applications from 24 Jun 08]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8273.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help reform the delivery of health expert evidence]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Applications open for a pilot project]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8262.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC sets out its strategic direction for next three years]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Chief Executive Carolyn Regan announces the publication of the Strategic Plan 2008-11]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8220.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Our Newcastle office is moving]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Office relocating to Jarrow]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8093.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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/aboutus/whats_new_8094.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Possible disruption to this website this evening]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[You may experience intermittent loss of connection from 7-9pm]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8059.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tell us how you work with technology]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ Deadline for the IT survey is Thursday 8 May]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8053.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Latest news from LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Regular bulletin available now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8051.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Provider Reference Group documents published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read the agendas, minutes and discussion papers from recent meetings]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8043.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Our proposals for electronic working and process changes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Consultation launched on Delivery Transformation]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8006.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Plans published for the re-launch of LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Detailed timeline available]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8010.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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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/aboutus/whats_new_8014.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Consultation launched on Single Equality Scheme]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Respond to the consultation online and answer a short questionnaire]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_8004.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Latest news from LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Regular bulletin available now]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7951.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Improving efficiency - some successes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[December milestones achieved]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7845.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[Weekly update about LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Assuring your future monthly payments]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7760.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unified Contract discussions continue]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC and Law Society hold further talks]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7694.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revised regional structure from 1 Feb]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC moves to a new structure of five regions]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7664.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Child abuse victims can now bring claims many years after the event]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Increased access to justice following landmark judgment by House of Lords]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7661.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 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/aboutus/whats_new_7275.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[Continuing progress with LSC Online]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read the latest update from LSC Online]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7269.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How we worked out your January payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please use the correct claim codes in future]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7188.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 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/aboutus/whats_new_7173.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Continued focus to ensure providers are paid on time in January]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Progress made to improve performance]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7163.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Latest news on submissions data and payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read our most recent weekly update here]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7156.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Deadline extended to submit application to a Provider Reference Group]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Space still available in some regions]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7158.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Important next steps for legal aid reform]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[An overview of where we are and the next steps we’re taking]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7137.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[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/aboutus/whats_new_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[Consultation opens on best value tendering for criminal defence services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We are consulting first on the basic principle and possible design]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7141.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[Assuring your future monthly payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read the weekly update from LSC Online]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7097.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Please complete the controlled matter start form]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[September and October matter start details needed]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7087.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unified contract appeal judgment - reform programme on track]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Judgment allows us to move forward with greater certainty]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7089.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help influence how the LSC implements change]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Submit your interest for membership of a Provider Reference Group]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7038.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[Help us guarantee your December payments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please submit October claims on the bulkload spreadsheet as soon as possible]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7078.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[LSC Online will be closed from 19 Nov until further notice]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Make your October submissions using our new bulkload data spreadsheet]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_7043.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 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/aboutus/whats_new_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[New interactive forms pages published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[See where your work gets processed]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6986.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on LSC's quality, diversity and efficiency initiative]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Progress with the Beacon Approach]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6917.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[Get regional information at the click of a button ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC's regional pages have been improved]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6919.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[Payment delays at National Taxing Team in Manchester]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[System recovery is underway]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6916.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[New LSC Online services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Further features to be launched on 5 November]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6913.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[LSC to introduce online consultation option]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New system will benefit all stakeholders]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6909.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[LSC publishes Welsh Language Scheme annual report]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Progress made with Welsh Language Scheme commitments]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6835.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Get news from the LSC as it breaks]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Subscribe to free RSS feeds]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6742.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Logging on to LSC Online?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Read this information first]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6725.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Evaluating the Training Contract Grants Scheme awards]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Seeking stakeholders' views on the scheme]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6729.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to send your comments in about LSC Update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Do not just press reply - this address is not monitored]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6738.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Update on expanded LSC Online service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All providers should receive a training CD-ROM this week]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6710.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Help us celebrate National Customer Service Week]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[National Customer Service Week takes place from 1-7 October 2007]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6361.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[Provider Survey update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC to seek providers' views on how effectively the LSC works with them]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6317.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[Whole System Initiatives update]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Work being carried out in Leicester (Family) and Cambridge (Crime)]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_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[Provider Survey]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC to seek providers' views on how effectively the LSC works with them.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Successful organisations for Training Contracts Scheme announced]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Helping train the next generation of legal aid lawyers]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The next provider survey will take place from 13 September]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The survey will measure your views on our customer service, as well as how we engage with you about legal aid reform]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet the people who run the legal aid scheme]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The LSC's Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 September 2007]]></description>
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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[Improving the client's experience of the family and criminal justice systems]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two schemes help improve efficiency across the justice system]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC Annual Report 2006/07 published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We report on our progress against targets and key achievements]]></description>
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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[Developing an IT system for the future]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Moving towards e-business]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Improving efficiency across the justice system]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Working together to establish best practice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6115.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Further clarity on recent judicial review outcomes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We confirm our position]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6111.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal aid reform remains on course ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Judicial review challenges are withdrawn or substantially rejected]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6069.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Changes to the LSC Website]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Improvements to help you find the information you need]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_6044.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[New DX address for London regional office]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please update your details]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5916.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Helping develop the next generation of legal aid solicitors]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Applications for the 2007 Training Grants scheme close on 30 July]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5915.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top 10 organisations paid by legal aid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ministry of Justice publishes details]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5813.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Implementing legal aid reforms]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Next steps taken]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[A further 100 grants to help train new legal aid providers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our 2007 Training Contract Grant Scheme now launched]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5676.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Number of people helped by civil legal aid hits record high]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nearly 800,000 cases of civil legal help funded by legal aid]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5519.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[LSC statement following release of Constitutional Affairs Select Committee report]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC Chief Executive Carolyn Regan comments following today's publication]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Director of Organisational Transformation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Applications close on 14 May]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5489.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gateshead Community Legal Advice Centre opens in April]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The first clients of the Gateshead Community Legal Advice Centre will be coming through its doors from April 2007.]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5479.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[A new home for the latest LSC news and updates on our website]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Please update your bookmarks]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5459.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Debt advice gives a helping hand]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Major research report evidences positive impact of debt advice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5335.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Putting advice where the need is]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New research by LSRC highlights the benefits of outreach advice]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5347.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[eBusiness Update: the LSC's move to full electronic working]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Broad strategy and timetable announced]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5339.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Regulatory Impact Assessments published]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[RIAs cover Preferred Supplier and Market Stability consultations]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5334.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quality Relationships Delivering Quality Outcomes]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Preferred Supplier Scheme: response to consultation]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5319.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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            <title><![CDATA[Legal Aid Reform: the Way Ahead]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[LSC and DCA announce major programme of reforms for legal aid]]></description>
            <link>http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_5333.asp</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <author>Legal Services Commission</author>
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