Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, reflects on the situation in Ukraine ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion tomorrow. Tomorrow, 24 February, marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Strikes on homes, schools, hospitals, and ener
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Joe Warren, building consultancy partner at Knight Frank, looks ahead to the EPC changes coming into effect later in the year. There are lots of legislative and regulatory difference between Scotland and the rest of the UK. But perhaps one of the most misunderstood differences in property has been t
Rural communities continue to face barriers that limit access to essential services, including healthcare, childcare, specialist support, legal advice and public transport, according to a new report from Holyrood’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. A shortage of affordable
The Lands Tribunal for Scotland has published its decision on the Electronic Communications Code renewal of six greenfield sites in the case of EE Limited and Hutchison 3G UK Limited against AP Wireless II [2026] LTS 7. Neale Tosh, of Axiom, appeared for the successful applicants, securing fav
Bank of Ireland UK has been fined more than £3.7 million for failing to implement UK anti-fraud rules by the required deadline.
Dentons has advised Connected Kerb, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, on its acquisition of the Flat & Flush on-street charging technology from Trojan Energy. Connected Kerb’s acquisition of the Flat & Flush technology strengthens its ability to deliver space
Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians
Freeths has strengthened its commercial practice in Scotland with the appointment of partner Richard Lockhart to its Glasgow office. Mr Lockhart, who joins from Burness Paull, specialises in programme development, government policy implementation, governance, procurement, funding and commercial advi
The oldest law firm in Ayrshire has begun celebrating its 150th anniversary. A series of special events during 2026 will mark a century-and-a-half of Lockharts Law, whose history can be traced to a humble room in Ayr’s Wellington Square when John Lockhart began representing the official b
Russia's Supreme Court has upheld a fine imposed on search giant Google which is roughly a million times more than the combined GDP of the entire world. Judge Sergei Samuylov said there were no grounds to review the imposition of the 91.5 quintillion rouble fine (around €1.2 quintillion or &pou
It is 1831 and the good people of Cromarty are setting up a circulating library. A list of suggested titles is purchased, read, handed to the next book club member on the list and then they are discussed… well, not very often as this intricate tale of books, romances, relationships, politics,
Pictured: Craig Ramsay and Paul Macdonald Eventus Law Limited, a boutique corporate law firm based in Glasgow, acted on behalf of William and Kenneth Robson in respect of the corporate sale of Trident Maintenance Services Ltd. Eventus Law provided support in the form of initial business succession a
Thorntons has announced another year of strong financial and strategic growth as it prepares to relocate to new landmark headquarters in Dundee. Turnover rose to £50.1 million, up from £43.9m, for the year ending 31 May 2025, marking a 14 per cent increase. The firm continued to grow its
Adults at risk of harm should receive better and more consistent care under a new national framework. The Adult Support and Protection National Learning and Development Framework has been published for use by professionals and volunteers across Scotland.
A top City of London banker has admitted to systematically dodging rail fares for nearly a year – saving himself £6,000 in the process. Joseph Molloy, a former HSBC executive, avoided a prison sentence after admitting to 740 instances of "doughnutting".
