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AN Ayrshire hotel has unveiled plans for new autumn spa breaks for men, women and couples.

Of course, blind assessments aren't always failsafe. Walker Morris has said it is reviewing its diversity processes after it confirmed it had awarded a training contract to the Managing Partner's child. The Leeds firm, which has 230 fee-earners, picked Managing Partner Malcolm Simpson's offspring as one of 15 trainees who will be joining the firm in an upcoming cohort.  Simpson has occupied several senior positions at the firm including heading up Walker Morris’s US practice and chairing its international committee. He was a partner in the firm's commercial team for 17 years before win...

A staffer at another firm makes a subtle hint to management DLA Piper is thanking staff for their hard work during the pandemic by offering them an extra week of pay or holiday. Fee earners and business services staff at the firm can choose between the bonus week of pay or holiday, which is in addition to other pay reviews and bonus awards. “Throughout the pandemic our people have been exceptional," said Simon Levine, Global Co-CEO at DLA Piper. "Their fortitude, supportiveness and collaboration with colleagues, clients and our communities has been remarkable. The extra week’s pay ...

A top Ayrshire resturant chain is set to shut its hotels until coronavirus restrictions are lifted. The Gailes Hotel and Spa, The Waterside and Old Loans Inn will stay shut until the current travel ban is lifted - with chain SimpsInns stating its other venues will remain open.   The Gailes will also still remain open on Christmas Day for customers who have booked and assured any expired vouchers will remain valid. Owners Karen and Malcolm Simpson thanked customers for their understanding but said the latest restrictions left them with no option. A statement said: "Unfortunatel...