UK government will provide an additional £4.5 million to the LawtechUK programme for the next three years, extending the initiative until 31 October 2026. The funding, announced by the Ministry of Justice and Minister for Courts and Legal Services Sarah Sackman, is aimed at supporting startups that develop legal technology, with the goal of speeding up services, reducing costs and expanding access to justice. The programme has already helped UK‑based lawtech companies secure nearly £189 million in investment last year, a 35 % increase from the previous year. The legal services sector generates more than £43 billion annually and employs over 317,000 people. CodeBase and Legal Geek will continue to run the programme, having hosted events in nine UK cities and noted an increase in female‑founded lawtechs. A competitive process will soon launch for the next funding stage.
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