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Your commercial news round-up: Halloween, Virgin Trains, Renters Rights, AI investment
Have you been keeping up with the latest commercial news? Data shows that consumers are buying Halloween related items earlier this year and Virgin Trains is set to operate services through the Channel tunnel route by 2030. 
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The CILEX Foundation donates £123,000 in scholarships and bursaries
CILEX has awarded £123,000 in bursaries and scholarships this year as part of its CILEX Foundation scholarship programme, which supports those from under-represented and/or socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Seven students were awarded scholarships worth up to £13,200 each.
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The Law Society recognises achievements of Black solicitors this Black History Month
This Black History Month, the Law Society of England and Wales focused on this year’s theme ‘standing firm in power and pride’. It encouraged the legal sector to take the time to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions and the crucial role Black solicitors have played in championing justice, advocacy and community empowerment. However, as part of this reflection the Law Society also aimed to recognise the challenges faced by many within the profession, rather than only highlighting Black success.
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Ministry of Justice partners with OpenAI to boost AI usage
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has entered into a partnership with OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and improve efficiency. 
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Your commercial news round-up: internet outage, oil prices, Lewis Hamilton ad, Labubu dolls
A 15-hour Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage this week disrupted thousands of businesses worldwide and oil prices have spiked following new US sanctions on Russia’s top producers. In the UK, gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea FC were banned over concerns about youth influence and, across the globe, the viral Labubu dolls have driven a 250% revenue surge for Chinese toy giant Pop Mart. Read on for LCN’s picks of the top commercial stories this week!
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The Solicitors’ Charity launches new wellbeing focused podcast
The Solicitors’ Charity has introduced The Legal Pause, a new podcast focused on promoting solicitor wellbeing across England and Wales.
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Student Law Society Awards 2026 open for submissions
LawCareers.Net is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI. The awards celebrate the hard work of student-led societies across the country who support their members through various activities.
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Dentons introduces support for domestic abuse victims
Leading law firm Dentons has launched a new policy, developed in consultation with the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse, to provide support to any staff experiencing domestic abuse. The support was made available across the firm’s offices in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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Law firms lead the charge in social mobility rankings
Law firms continue to lead in the Social Mobility Foundation’s annual Employer Index, with 30 firms securing spots in the top 75. The annual ranking recognises employers that are committed to building more inclusive, representative and successful organisations.
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Your commercial news round-up: Instagram PG-13, bankers’ bonuses, driverless cars, Nestlé
Meta has announced a new version of Instagram for teenagers and rules governing when bankers can receive bonuses have been relaxed. Meanwhile, the wheels are in motion for driverless taxis to hit the streets of London and Nestlé has announced pending job cuts. 
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