Disability discrimination cases have risen by more than 40 per cent in a year amid a marked increase in workplace disputes involving mental health, stress and menopause-related conditions. Analysis of ...

The Edinburgh branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), supported by Edinburgh Tax Network and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar entitled How to Manage the Tax Landscape for ...

In the case of McCormack v Sportsdirect.com Fitness Limited, the Sheriff Appeal Court provided guidance on how to analyse and determine whether an occupier of premises containing defective items ...

A man returning home from his allotment became the victim of police stupidity after he was arrested by armed police when a member of the public mistook his gardening tools for weapons. Manchester man ...

Despite the construction industry recording fewer deaths than in 2023/24, the sector’s persistently high numbers highlight the ongoing danger it presents, write Vikki Watt and Stacey Fox.

Brodies LLP has again been recognised for its advice to clients on high value personal and family matters in the latest edition of the Chambers UK High Net Worth Guide. The firm achieved a band 2 ...

Holmes Mackillop has announced two new appointments. Murray McKelvie joins the firm’s Glasgow office while Paula Davies joins the firm’s Giffnock office as an associate.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?

In her article on Sir Archibald Alison, Ella Bruce notes his support for the Confederacy, but one should add that his interest in the American Civil War went a bit further, despite his “humanitarian ...

Harsh Vardhan Jain claimed to be the Indian ambassador for various non-existent countries, including “West Arctica, Saborga, Poulvia and Lodonia”. He allegedly used his fake diplomatic credentials to ...

The Iranian forces’ use of cluster munitions during the ‘12 Day War’ with Israel was a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, Amnesty International said today.

Westminster's Justice Committee is today launching a new inquiry into access to justice in England and Wales. MPs on the cross-party committee, chaired by Labour MP Andy Slaughter, will examine the ...