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The Ministry of Justice has been taken to task over ignoring the decline of legal aid provision and for wasting money In a new report, Westminster's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has scrutinised the landscape for legal aid and HM Prison and Probation Service’s (HMPPS) decision to spend &poun

Simpson & Marwick has announced a series of appointments designed to support the firm’s next phase of growth. Ricky Nicol will move into the role of non-executive chairman, bringing experience in leadership and technology. Meanwhile, Scott Fraser has been appointed as board adviser. 

MFMac has announced the appointment of Shaz Khalid as a partner within its corporate & commercial division. Mr Khalid brings over 15 years of experience advising on high-value and complex projects across the energy and renewables sector. His most recent role was head of legal for SSE Renewables&

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Gerard Brown. Mr Brown, 65, from Glasgow died on 8 September 2021 after a fall at home on on 6 September.

Lady Drummond has been appointed as the new judicial member of the Scottish Sentencing Council. Lady Drummond succeeds Lord Matthews, whose five-year term with the council came to an end late last year.

Thorntons is growing its work experience offering with the PRIME initiative, following a successful first year which saw 21 pupils complete week-long placements in Edinburgh and Dundee. This year, the firm will expand the programme to include Glasgow with up to 30 placements available across the thr

A number of appointments have been made to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). Nicola Anderson, Garry Forsyth KPM, Brian Howarth, Nancy Johnson and Andrew Richmond have all been appointed as members of the SPA.

Lady Rae has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King's New Year's Honours List for services to the law, to charity and to education in Scotland. The former judge has given outstanding service to the life and mission of the Catholic Church in Scotland. She curren

Average house prices in Edinburgh have risen to almost £355,000, according to Lindsays. The firm said its average sale price in the capital during 2025 was £354,522 – up 2.6 per cent on the previous 12 months (£345,310).

McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over the alleged absence of rib meat from its popular McRib. A complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in late December accuses the global fast food chain of deliberately misleading customers,&nbs

Thorntons Property grew its sales by eight per cent in 2025, following continued expansion of the business and a strengthening marketplace in Scotland. The estate agency, which is part of Thorntons, sold 1,341 properties last year compared with 1,240 in 2024. While the rise reflects an overall incre

US efforts to topple the Venezuelan government by military means are in breach of the UN Charter, the International Bar Association (IBA) has warned following the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Ian Forrester KC, a member of Ampersand Advocates and a former Judge of the Court of the European Union, has been conferred the honour of Knight Bachelor in the 2026 New Year Honours list. Sir Ian is recognised for his lifetime contribution to international legal practice, writing and teaching in la

Tim Eicke KC has been appointed Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the King’s New Years Honours List 2026 in recognition of his services to the protection of human rights in Europe. The honour reflects his distinguished career and his excepti

The 'not proven' verdict has now been abolished in all new criminal trials. The jury majority required for a conviction has also now changed from a simple majority to at least two-thirds of the 15 jurors. In addition, measures to enable more detailed research into jury deliberations have also been c