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'We are decimated': Number of Scottish legal aid solicitors in 'concerning' decline

'We are decimated': Number of Scottish legal aid solicitors in 'concerning' decline

A Freedom of Information request submitted by The Herald revealed that the number of solicitors and firms has declined each of the last four years.

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Cabinet minister urges MPs to back welfare Bill as rebellion looms

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Final phase of ‘Not for EU’ food labelling comes into force

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BBC boss Tim Davie under mounting pressure in Glastonbury 'hate chant' row after it emerges he didn't pull livestream

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BBC director-general was at Glastonbury during Bob Vylan performance

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Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows

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Ministers launch full review of parental leave as current system ‘not working’

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Scheme to register foreign agents comes into force but China avoids top tier

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Immigration reforms for ‘complete reset’ to be introduced in Parliament

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