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DWF has partnered with Edinburgh-based fintech Stellar Omada to deliver a unique social mobility initiative aimed at inspiring young people to explore career opportunities in both the legal and technology sectors.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy could be fined thousands of pounds after going fishing without a licence during a diplomatic weekend with US vice-president JD Vance. The pair were photographed last week holding fishing rods in the grounds of Chevening House, the grace-and-favour country estate traditi

The chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry has rejected calls to recuse himself after the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) questioned his impartiality over private meetings held with Mr Bayoh’s family. Lord Bracadale, who has led the public inquiry since 2020, said the participation of Mr Bayoh&rsqu

Two University of Stirling students have supported a United Nations initiative aiming to put the human rights of those impacted most by climate change at the forefront of future policy. Mollie McGoran and Grace Fennell, who are studying for the LLM in Human Rights and Diplomacy at the university, su

New statistics from the National Records of Scotland show that Scotland’s population passed the 5.5 million mark for the first time, in the year to June 2023. Welcoming the report, equalities minister Kaukab Stewart said: “The latest figure demonstrates the continuing appeal of Scotland

Remote workers have been told to stop bringing desktop PCs and printers into Starbucks cafés in South Korea. The coffee chain was forced to issue a statement asking people "refrain from bringing desktop computers, printers, or other bulky items that may limit seating and impact the shared spa

The director of a century-old Scottish machinery firm which went into administration last year has been banned after failing to declare more than £1.5 million in VAT.

Independent legal representation for complainers in sexual offences cases should be delivered by dedicated salaried lawyers instead of by private practitioners, a report has recommended. The Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill proposes to introduce a system of independent legal re

McKee Campbell Morrison has acted for the Downs Family in the sale of Holy Loch Marina to the Tingdene Group, a landmark transaction in Scotland’s marine leisure sector. Holy Loch Marina, located on the Firth of Clyde, has been a family-run business for over 25 years and is widely recognised a

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has reported a five per cent increase in revenue to £680 million in its most recent financial year. Profit per equity partner rose by a small 0.5 per cent to reach £797,000 in the year ending 30 April 2025, according to the firm's unaudited financial

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has welcomed the refusal of an appeal brought against the body by Levy & McRae Solicitors.

The procurator fiscal has lodged first notices with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for fatal accident inquiries (FAIs) into the deaths of two prisoners who died from Covid. Both Edward Simpson, 55, and John Ian Reid, 63, died in hospital after contracting the virus while in legal cu

Scotland's sole charity dedicated to supporting victims of cybercrime and fraud has announced a significant impact in its inaugural year, recovering or preventing the loss of over £1.15 million for those affected. Launched in July 2024, the Cyber and Fraud Hub, working in close collaboration w

A Russian court has fined a woman who said a new school uniform had a "slight Hitler vibe". The 33-year-old woman from Yaroslavl, identified only as Viktoria B, was found guilty of "displaying Nazi symbols" after posting the comment online.

A Fringe show celebrating the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has welcomed a warm letter of support from the office of the prime minister. Lily and Robert, great-grandchildren of Edinburgh-born ECHR artisan David Maxwell Fyfe, were delighted to receive the letter a