The Law Society of England and Wales' Chancery Lane headquarters was evacuated on Saturday night after a fire broke out, requiring more than 100 firefighters and 25 fire engines to put it out.

Though the London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that there were no injuries, it described the blaze as "very complex", owing to the building's age and layout.

The LFB tweeted that the fire had been brought under control after some hours, but crews were to "remain on scene throughout the day damping down and carrying out salvage work to minimise damage to the building".