7 h. ago Scotland's Legal Aid system could completely collapse within 10 years

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5 d. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toiletsFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Are Scottish bank notes legal tender in England? Three shops refused to take my Scottish £20 recently

I tried to use a Scottish £20 in the shops in England, but the shopkeeper said they couldn't take it. Are Scottish notes legal tender outside of Scotland?

Economics

1 week ago Sam Thompson embraced by sister Louise as he emotionally completes gruelling Soccer Aid challenge

Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was emotional and visibly in pain as he crossed the finish line of his gruelling Soccer Aid challenge, with sister Louise there to meet him

Sport

1 week ago Sam Thompson in complete agony and breaks down in tears as he FINALLY completes gruelling Soccer Aid challenge and raises £1.5M for Unicef after battling horrendous injuries

Despite suffering nasty injuries, the Made In Chelsea star, 32, battled through agonising pain to complete the 260-mile journey, crossing the finish line at Manchester's Old Trafford ground on Friday.

Events

2 w. ago Pete Wicks savagely mocks Zara McDermott with hilarious sign as he cheers on Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson, who is currently completing a 260 mile Soccer Aid challenge to raise funds for Unicef, was left in stitches as his pal Pete Wicks cheered him on during his third day with a cheeky sign that poked fun at his ex, Zara McDermott.

Politics

2 w. ago US remains ‘completely committed’ to Nato says secretary general ahead of Ukraine military aid meeting – Europe live

Mark Rutte comments on absence of US defense secretary Pete Hegseth from meeting about defence of UkraineMeanwhile in Cologne, Germany, the biggest evacuation since the second world war is under way after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by allied forces 80 years ago.About 20,000 people are having to leave their homes and businesses, while hotels, a care home for elderly people and a hospital are being evacuated. Three bridges over the Rhine have been closed and rail traffic has been halted or diverted. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Sam Thompson admits he 'got no sleep' as he sets off on first day of Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid

Exclusive: I’m A Celebrity winner reveals what he’s most looking forward to once he completes 260-miles running and cycling Soccer Aid challenge

Events

4 w. ago New laws should improve ‘everyday experience’ for those in need of legal help

Holyrood announced it had passed the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday.

Politics