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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

John Swinney pushed on legal aid ‘crisis’ following Herald series
John Swinney dodged a question on the growing crisis in legal aid in Scotland was in crisis, as an MSP pushed the SNP leader on some of the shocking stories uncovered in Beyond Breaking Point, The Herald's three day series exploring access to justice.

First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

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First Minister's Questions LIVE: John Swinney faces Holyrood

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Weather warning

Amber snow warning issued for parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Bert

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

Justice minister Siobhian Brown in her Scottish Parliament office

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'I can't do it on my own:' Minister urges lawyers to return to legal aid talks

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Scottish Government investment on legal aid trainees will be crucial to the profession's survival, Liam Kerr claimed.

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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Legal aid sector could 'fall over' without investment in trainees, ministers warned

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

The incident at Buchanan Bus Station

Police Scotland

Suspicious item found at Buchanan Bus Station 'innocent in nature' as trio released

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

The pub is on the market

The pub is on the market

Business Briefing 📈

Pub in 'one of the most sought-after' areas in city goes on market

The Glen Sannox has been handed over

The Glen Sannox has been handed over

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Over-budget and long-delayed Glen Sannox handed over to CMAL by Ferguson Marine

Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

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Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid

John Prescott was an 'old Labour' politician who packed a punch - sometimes literally

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

Letter of the Day: SNP MSPs have not done enough for indy

The offer was widely supported

The offer was widely supported

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Junior doctors in Scotland accept new 11 percent pay rise

Scottish nature

This Scottish bay is wild and beautiful and makes me feel so free

The pilot will primarily target the public realm in commercial areas of the city centre.

The pilot will primarily target the public realm in commercial areas of the city centre.

Glasgow city centre

New rapid repairs project to help improve 'look and feel' of Glasgow city centre

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes paid to Scottish hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tasty fish and chips: but what about the vinegar?

Tasty fish and chips: but what about the vinegar?

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Herald Diary: So does Glasgow's West End have the poshest fish and chips?

Victoria Crowe, King Charles III, born 1948 (as HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay), 2018

Victoria Crowe, King Charles III, born 1948 (as HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay), 2018

King Charles III

King announced as Royal Patron for National Galleries of Scotland

Colin Lancaster, chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Colin Lancaster, chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

Colin Lancaster: ‘Legal aid helping more people – but system needs to change’

Columnists

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Kevin McKenna: I visited UK’s cheapest town - and I fell in love with it

Unforgettable reporting from the front line of BBC man's cancer battle

Edinburgh Uni must stop appalling snobbery from Saltburn-esque toff students

Brian Taylor: Three big reasons why action to reverse climate change is in trouble

Neil Mackay: John Swinney has made a total ass of himself over Donald Trump

Kerry Hudson: How to get rid of those end of holiday blues

Andy Maciver: Are you ready for the nine-word culture war?

Sport

Donald Trump at his Turnberry clubhouse

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R&A rule out Turnberry golf Open due to Donald Trump 'dialogue'
In a significant setback for President-elect Donald Trump, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club (R&A) has confirmed that Turnberry will remain off the Open Championship rota for the foreseeable future.

Daizen Maeda in action for his country

Daizen Maeda in action for his country

Celtic star Daizen Maeda opens up on Japan's ambitious World Cup goal

Meijer Bjorn in May 26, 2024

Meijer Bjorn in May 26, 2024

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Celtic's next Champions League foes hit with huge injury double-whammy

Celtic's Colette Cavanagh in action

Celtic's Colette Cavanagh in action

Celtic officially out of Women's Champions League after Chelsea loss

Annie Nelson is targeting the British title this weekend

Annie Nelson is targeting the British title this weekend

Annie Nelson is one of Britain's strongest women but her best is yet to come

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Opinion

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

First Minister John Swinney and SNP leader campaigning with party activists in Glasgow, launching a new leaflet on independence.

Letter of the Day: SNP MSPs have not done enough for indy

Scottish Fa chief executive Ian Maxwell believes there is no need for an independent regulator in Scottish football.

Scottish Fa chief executive Ian Maxwell believes there is no need for an independent regulator in Scottish football.

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Why Dumbarton's woes are unlikely to prompt SFA rethink on independent regulator

Colin Lancaster, chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Colin Lancaster, chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

Legal Aid Crisis

Scotland's Legal Aid Crisis

Colin Lancaster: ‘Legal aid helping more people – but system needs to change’

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Business

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes Paid to Scottish Hotelier Ken McCulloch

Tributes paid to Scottish hotelier Ken McCulloch

The pub is on the market

The pub is on the market

Business Briefing 📈

Pub in 'one of the most sought-after' areas in city goes on market

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

First Minister John Swinney and Finance Minister Shona Robison

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Secretive Scottish Government's 'short-term' budgeting slammed by watchdog

Scottish kitchen and bathroom company opens new branch and targets growth

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

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Funding boost for future of Scottish offshore wind industry

The guesthouse is on the market

The guesthouse is on the market

Guesthouse in ‘unspoilt’ setting on Scotland’s most famous tourist route on market

Mackie's head of sales Will Dixon (left) and managing director Stuart Common

Mackie's head of sales Will Dixon (left) and managing director Stuart Common

Food and drink business

Mackie's 'cognisant' of higher costs amid rising sales