With the cost of living crisis biting, this year saw many corporate law firms refocus their pro bono efforts on more domestic, U.K.-focused causes, or as one pro bono head described them, “what’s happening on your doorstep” matters.

As food and energy prices soar and the inflation rate remains stubbornly high, one million emergency food parcels—more than ever before—are expected to be distributed this winter, according to hunger charity the Trussell Trust. Meanwhile, homelessness and the numbers of those living in temporary accommodation has also hit decade-high rates, according to government figures.

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