Scotland’s top civil court, tracing roots to 1532 and the country’s separate legal system.
Aaron Strachan has been given a lifelong restriction order with a minimum of five years in custody after admitting a series of violent crimes in Edinburgh, including a rape of a 15-year-old girl. He fled custody during a court escort but was recaptured in hours. The judge described the offences as predatory and the impact on victims as horrific.
The government has published analyses showing that capping zero‑hour contracts would boost workers’ security and may support growth, but it would come with several costs for employers. Estimates place annual direct costs between £350m and £2.9bn, with a central figure around £1.1bn, depending on who is covered. The industry argues the plan could hurt hiring and payroll systems need updating.
A Court of Session has ordered a family to leave the Granton site immediately, as Scottish ministers push to recover land for a new £100m Art Works development. The family argued human-rights breaches, but judges found the eviction justified, citing safety concerns and the project’s urgency.
Ministers have received final consultations on the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields and are preparing a decision that will balance jobs and energy security against climate concerns. Labour figures, industry groups and environmental campaigners are pressing ministers from different angles as the regulator and Energy Secretary complete their reviews.
The government has weighed final consent for the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil field, amid pressure from climate advocates and industry groups. Officials say a decision is imminent, with Jackdaw potentially delivering gas this winter, and Rosebank’s fate tied to environmental assessments.