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Listing activity on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in the first quarter of 2026 was muted, with just two listings, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest IPO analysis. One listing raised £8.8 million on the main market, with the other raising £4m on the Alternative Investment Market (

Lawyers in Glasgow were welcomed to an event celebrating the acquisition of Scottish Legal News by Hero Media & Entertainment, a newly-established division of the Hero Brands group. About 70 guests gathered for a reception on the rooftop terrace of the House of Gods hotel on Glassford Stree

Scottish businesses employing foreign workers are being urged to ensure they do not risk their sponsor licences by overlooking new legal obligations. As part of UK government measures introduced last month (March 2026), employers must make sure that sponsored staff understand their full employment r

The Supreme Court has ruled that costs incurred on environmental surveys and studies in advance of the construction of windfarm projectsdo not qualify for capital allowances under section 11(4) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001 following a final appeal by HMRC against a decision that a group of com

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Adam Watts.  Mr Watts, 55, the owner and operator of Juniper Kennels and Cattery, died on 22 December 2021, after being attacked by a dog. 

The UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.5 per cent in February, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), significantly outpacing the 0.1 per cent forecast by economists. January's figure was also revised upwards to 0.1 per cent growth, adding to a pictur

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised a simpler UK short selling regime that reduces reporting burdens for firms, while maintaining regulatory oversight.

A Met police officer working in a unit dealing with domestic abuse has been found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults of women. Dion Arnold was working in the Met Police and was an Army reserves medic when he met some of the women through online dating apps.

A number of apprentices at one of the UK's largest water companies cannot tell the time. 

Our weekly round-up of human rights stories from around the world. ‘My life has become a rollercoaster’: Francesca Albanese on death threats, danger and dread after accusing Israel of genocide

The death of Elizabeth I in 1603 was the end of the Tudor dynasty and a long-unanswered question still remained: who was to succeed her? The answer had eluded English politicians, or at least those of them who initially took the long view. It came to pass, however, that the accession to the  En

Gilson Gray has opened a new office at 14 Rutland Square, joining its existing city centre locations at 6, 25 and 29 Rutland Square. The firm has reported strong financial results, with turnover rising from £32 million in FY2023-24 to £40m in FY2024-25 and FY2025-26 previously forecast t

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Lomond on its acquisition of Scottish lettings and estate agency Clyde Property Group, including Burgh Property and Cathedral Estates. Founded in 1987 and led by co-founder Gary Thomson, Clyde is a well-established, owner-led sales and lettings agency with a s