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The Metropolitan Police have apologised to Flack's family for not keeping a record about why they charged her with assault. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had recommended the former Love Island presenter receive a caution following an incident with her boyfriend Lewis Burton. However, this was overturned after an appeal from the Met Police who instead charged her with assault by beating. Flack was found dead in February 2020 at the age of 40. I

Metropolitan Police apologise to Caroline Flack’s family over lack of records

From left: Clevermed chief technology officer Chris Koiak, founder Peter Badger, and CEO Jane Stephenson. Picture: contributed.
From left: Clevermed chief technology officer Chris Koiak, founder Peter Badger, and CEO Jane Stephenson. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based owner of key pregnancy-focused data specialist acquired

The High street lender TSB Bank has been fined £48.7 million for failures relating to an IT upgrade in 2018 that left customers unable to access banking services, the Financial Conduct Authority said.
The High street lender TSB Bank has been fined £48.7 million for failures relating to an IT upgrade in 2018 that left customers unable to access banking services, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 computer system meltdown

Craig Mackay, CEO of Proteus, says: 'There is a thin, but visible, silver lining to the current economic crisis; the resilience and determination of British business.' Picture: contributed.
Craig Mackay, CEO of Proteus, says: 'There is a thin, but visible, silver lining to the current economic crisis; the resilience and determination of British business.' Picture: contributed.

Majority of large firms see rising costs as biggest risk over next year

WhatsApp may be a convenient means of communication but smartphones can be hacked (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)
WhatsApp may be a convenient means of communication but smartphones can be hacked (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Secrecy over ministers' use of WhatsApp raises alarm bells – Scotsman comment

Twitter continued to bleed engineers and other workers on Thursday, after new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with severance pay.
Twitter continued to bleed engineers and other workers on Thursday, after new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with severance pay.

Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week

Edinburgh's Western General Hospital
Edinburgh's Western General Hospital

NHS Lothian issues apology as Western General hospital's IT system crashed

Iain Dougary, managing director of ESWL, at the firm's new site at Westhill.
Iain Dougary, managing director of ESWL, at the firm's new site at Westhill.

Aberdeenshire procurement specialist doubles up amid energy sector demand

CEO Jason Allen says the firm expects to 'continue to deliver strong results'. Picture: Iain McLean.
CEO Jason Allen says the firm expects to 'continue to deliver strong results'. Picture: Iain McLean.

Paypacket-focused fintech Activpayroll sees own 'salary' jump with sales up 27%

RHASS chief executive, Alan Laidlaw
RHASS chief executive, Alan Laidlaw

Royal Highland report shows society coping well under fire

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner of Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie LLP
Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner of Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie LLP

Fraser Gillies: Investing in people and premises with sights set on further grow...

The future looks bright for cloud technology - John Baxter

Sharon Hamilton, UK managing director of Eurofins Digital Testing: 'These new client wins are a testament to using Eurofins as a partner for all testing requirements.'
Sharon Hamilton, UK managing director of Eurofins Digital Testing: 'These new client wins are a testament to using Eurofins as a partner for all testing requirements.'

Scottish client wins help boost first-half numbers at Eurofins Digital Testing

Lorries from Scottish seafood companies drive past the Houses of Parliament last month, in a protest action by fishermen against post-Brexit red tape.
Lorries from Scottish seafood companies drive past the Houses of Parliament last month, in a protest action by fishermen against post-Brexit red tape.

Warning that Scottish seafood taskforce should not be just a 'talking shop'

Scotland's fishing industry has been hit hard
Scotland's fishing industry has been hit hard

Brexit hold-ups over 'which colour of ink' should be used on forms

One of the Brexit lorry parks being used to help cope with customs checks
One of the Brexit lorry parks being used to help cope with customs checks

'Door to the EU now closed' to Scottish exporters as Brexit delays worsen

Tejesh Mistry is Venture Trust’s Director of External Affairs.
Tejesh Mistry is Venture Trust’s Director of External Affairs.

Trust underpins all of Venture Trust's work - Tejesh Mistry

Economics, ethics and environment –  farming’s 3 ‘E’s

The UK Government has been warned of 'significant disruption' at borders, even with a Brexit trade deal in place
The UK Government has been warned of 'significant disruption' at borders, even with a Brexit trade deal in place

UK trade with EU faces 'significant disruption' even with Brexit deal

Social distancing and safety measures inside Court 1 at the High Court in Edinburgh
Social distancing and safety measures inside Court 1 at the High Court in Edinburgh

Changes to criminal disclosure finally set to come into force in Scotland

Trade documents stolen from Liam Fox’s email

TSB racked up a pre-tax loss of £65.5m for the half, a year after making a £21.1m profit. Picture: contributed.
TSB racked up a pre-tax loss of £65.5m for the half, a year after making a £21.1m profit. Picture: contributed.

TSB swings to first-half loss but grows online activity

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New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.
Opposition leaders in Holyrood, Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Anas Sarwar of Scottish Labour, and Douglas Ross of the Scottish Conservatives.

Holyrood opposition test out attack lines on new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy
The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy

Fire breaks out on CalMac ferry serving Hebrides in latest setback