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Former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died aged 86, family announce
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. His family said he had “spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting
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Why Dumbarton's woes are unlikely to prompt SFA rethink on independent regulator
Almost a year ago now, Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell sat in front of the Scottish Government’s health, social care and sport committee and fielded questions about the possibility of an independent regulator being introduced into Scottish
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on rise in inflation
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on rise in inflation You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Colin Lancaster: ‘Legal aid helping more people – but system needs to change’
Colin Lancaster is the chief executive of the Scottish Legal Aid Board. Here, he argues legal aid legal aid helps more people. However he acknowledges change is needed in an appeal to the Scottish Government. The most important aspect of legal
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University of Glasgow reported to ombudsman over moving of child abuse exhibition
The organisers of an exhibition showcasing the stories of survivors of child sexual abuse have reported the University of Glasgow to the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman. The exhibition was launched last month but there was controversy when the
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National Care Service 'tug of war' must end amid concerns Bill could be scrapped
The political ‘tug-of-war’ surrounding the National Care Service must end amid concerns the National Care Service could be scrapped, disabled charities have warned. In a letter to First Minister John Swinney, and other senior cabinet ministers,
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Secretive Scottish Government's 'short-term' budgeting slammed by watchdog
The Scottish Government is failing to take the necessary action to address its budget deficit, relying instead on "short-term" fixes that risk the long-term affordability of public services, Audit Scotland has warned. In a damning report, the
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Bernard Ponsonby: Politician of the Year is about communities and real people
Ahead of The Herald's Politician of the Year, political commentating extraordinaire Bernard Ponsonby shares his thoughts on the night and the state of Scottish politics. “Most of the public regard award ceremonies with a degree of suspicion”,
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As Justice Secretary, I cut legal aid, but we need to fund it before it’s too late
As Justice Secretary for seven and a half years and a legal aid lawyer for 20 years before that, the plight of legal aid grieves me. Numbers practicing are shrinking and those doing so ageing. That trend ongoing when I departed the profession in
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Concerns as figures show women less likely to continue taking on legal aid
There are far more men who continue to work on criminal legal aid cases than women in Scotland, figures seen by The Herald reveal, as those in the profession voice concern over the lack of gender representation. A total of 39 women aged between
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'I can't do it on my own:' Minister urges lawyers to return to legal aid talks
Siobhian Brown has denied that legal aid in Scotland is in crisis and called on the country's lawyers and their representative bodies to get “round the table” with her to talk about the future. The Minister for Victims and Community Safety said
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Legal aid sector could 'fall over' without investment in trainees, ministers warned
The legal aid system will “fall over” if Scottish ministers fail to invest in trainee solicitors, it has been claimed. Solicitors have raised concerns that young or new solicitors are turning away from the profession because of poor pay and work
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Scottish kitchen and bathroom company opens new branch and targets growth
A Glasgow-based bathroom and kitchen surfaces manufacturer has hailed a “key milestone” in its growth plans, as it eyes significant expansion after bouncing back from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Rearo, a family business which has its
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Funding boost for future of Scottish offshore wind industry
A partnership between two universities and future offshore wind energy operators has hailed UK Government backing. The link-up with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Dundee and the Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster has been boosted by
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Guesthouse in ‘unspoilt’ setting on Scotland’s most famous tourist route on market
A guesthouse in an “unspoilt” location along Scotland’s most famous tourist route has been put on the market. The four-bedroom bed and breakfast is in an “excellent roadside trading location” for the North Coast 500 road trip route, the agent said
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Scottish hospitality industry slams 'unfair' system
The hospitality trade has ramped up calls for support as the Scottish Budget nears, declaring that the current business rates system “unfairly penalises” the sector. More than 400 business leaders, from multiple operators such as Buzzworks and
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Scotch whisky firm toasts master distiller with £10,000 malt
Tomintoul Distillery has released a special whisky to honour the contribution made by its master distiller over a “remarkable” five-decade career in the industry. The Speyside distillery has unvieled a limited edition 50 year old single malt in
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Mackie's 'cognisant' of higher costs amid rising sales
Ice cream and chocolate maker Mackie's of Scotland has said it remains "cognisant" of rising costs as sales continue to grow thanks to expanded supermarket listings. Will Dixon, head of sales at the family-owned firm, said the company's strategic
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Profits at Santander UK hit by growing car finance scandal
Santander UK has set aside £295 million to cover potential payouts from a growing car loan mis-selling scandal following a landmark court ruling last month. The figure was released alongside the bank’s third-quarter results which were delayed following
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Scott Wright: Is it fair to hike business tax by billions of pounds?
If plaudits were awarded to new governments for getting the bad news out of the way early in their administrations, Sir Keir Starmer and co would be sitting pretty. Rarely has a UK Government appeared to run into so many self-inflicted headwinds so
