Almost half of the young people in Britain’s workforce are unaware of their hard-won employment rights and legal protections at work, research by YouGov has found.
Baker McKenzie has announced a pay rise for its newly qualified (NQ) solicitors in London, increasing base salaries to £145,000. The increase, which is effective from 1 July 2025, marks a reasonable jump of £5,000 and positions the global law firm among the highest-paying employers in the UK legal market.