Today's video story: One girl under the age of 15 is married every seven seconds, says charity Save the Children. But what impact does getting married so young have on girls?
Focus of the Day story: Lawyers and clients disagree over whether ‘excellent’ value for money is offered as the pressure mounts on firms to lower costs and introduce more fixed fees, a survey has revealed. While 30 per cent of lawyers said they offered ‘excellent’ value for money, just 8 per cent of clients agreed, according to LexisNexis’s latest research on the profession. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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