Claim 'abortion to birth' is now legal in the UK is Mostly False
Changes to abortion law in England and Wales have been misrepresented on social media.
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For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why is the far-right spreading disinformation about French unrest?
Images and videos of the unrest in France have dominated international news in recent weeks. But many of the claims
Claim Scottish Parliament has no borrowing powers is False
SNP MP Mhairi Black appeared on BBC Question Time last Thursday. During the debate, Black suggested that Scotland lacked borrowing
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Are strategic legal threats killing good journalism?
Episode 11 of For Fact’s Sake is all about how journalists and fact-checkers are often stifled by legal action.
How we revealed Scotland’s Secret Owners
In 2020, The Ferret calculated that nearly £2.8bn worth of Scottish property was owned by companies based in tax
What is the EU’s ‘bendy bananas’ law?
One of the most enduring claims relating to the European Union has reared its head again in the media. An
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Is the far right taking over Elon Musk’s Twitter?
On this week’s podcast, we take a look at social media platform Twitter, and the impact of Elon Musk’
Why are highly protected marine areas so controversial in Scotland?
A Scottish Government plan to put new protections in place for areas of Scotland’s seas has led to controversy
Claim that picture shows small crowd for coronation screening is Mostly False
The coronation of King Charles III took place last Saturday, with millions watching on TV at home and at organised
Claims about cost of royal family are Unsupported
Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, and it has reignited debates over the place of the royal
Claim Sudan refugees can apply for asylum through UNHCR is False
The ongoing crisis in Sudan has led to significant numbers of refugees fleeing the country as its civil war deepens.
Timeline: The SNP finances controversy
The SNP is facing mounting issues after a police probe into its finances led to the arrests of prominent party
Comparing Scotland and England’s A and E performance
Scotland’s accident and emergency (A and E) performance has been the subject of criticism from political parties and campaigners.