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The Scotsman
7 Oct, 2019
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Petitioners have lost a legal push that would have guaranteed Boris Johnson could be sent to jail for ignoring the Benn Act and forcing through a no-deal BrexitThree Turnberry firms owned by Donald Trump could face being fined by an executive agency of the UK Government for 'overdue' accountsPizza Express has hired financial advisers ahead of talks with creditors as fears mount over the future of the restaurant chain
Brexit: Benn Act petition dismissed by Court of Session
A petition which sought to ensure Boris Johnson abided by the terms of the Benn Act has been dismissed by the Court of Session.
Latest News
Trump Turnberry firms could face penalties for 'overdue' accounts

Three of Donald Trump’s Scottish companies could face being fined by an executive agency of the UK Government for failing to file their annual accounts on time, The Scotsman can reveal.

Thomas Cook: holidaymaker frustration as refund website crashes

Holidaymakers trying to get their money back following the collapse of Thomas Cook have expressed frustration after the dedicated claims website suffered technical problems due to high demand.

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Fears over financial future of Pizza Express

Fears are mounting over the future of popular restaurant chain Pizza Express after it emerged it has hired financial advisers ahead of talks with its creditors.

Jennifer Arcuri refuses to say if she had affair with Boris Johnson

An American businesswoman at the centre of allegations of impropriety and conflict of interest dating back to Boris Johnson’s time as Mayor of London has refused to comment on whether they had an intimate relationship.

Sport Update
Rangers go top and are ‘better equipped’ for title bid says Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes Rangers are 
better equipped to maintain a title bid this season after they leapfrogged Celtic at the top of the Premiership table.

James Moore, the Brave Blossom from Brisbane, is relishing 'battle' with Scotland

He may speak in a broad Aussie accent and bear a surname of Celtic origin but lock James Moore is savouring every moment of his part in Japan’s Rugby World Cup fairytale.

'Russia a very hard team to break down...we can't panic and need to be patient' says Scotland prop Zander Fagerson

Japan’s controversial late bonus-point try against Samoa on Saturday wasn’t ideal in terms of Scotland’s hopes of continuing this World Cup campaign beyond next weekend but there is another way of looking at it.

Stevie Mallan the diplomat as Derek McInnes rages at Aberdeen’s two red cards

Stevie Mallan should consider
a career in the diplomatic corps when he finally hangs up his boots given the way the Hibernian midfielder dealt with the most contentious issues following a result and performances that left both sides feeling deeply frustrated.​

Rugby World Cup: Russia name much-changed team to face Scotland

Russia have made nine changes after naming their team to face Scotland in the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium on Wednesday.

And finally...
Midden pottery offers clues to Scots kings and queens

Pottery found in a medieval rubbish heap may once have sat on the tables of Scottish kings and queens, according to a leading archaeologist.

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