The trend of senior judges announcing their departures has continued, with Supreme Court president Lord Reed set to retire next year.

Reed, who took on the role six years ago this month, is already the court’s longest-serving president and has confirmed he will step down on 10 January 2027.

The Supreme Court said he had made an ‘exceptional contribution to the development and administration of the law, and is held in the highest regard for his legal scholarship, sound judgment and dedication to public service’.

By the time of his retirement Robert Reed, Baron Reed of Allermuir will have served for seven years as president, for 15 years as a Supreme Court judge and for 28 years as a member of the senior judiciary.