Highland trout firm accused of animal welfare abuses
Covert filming of farmed trout apparently suffering at an abattoir last year led to a firm being formally warned. New footage has prompted a fresh complaint.
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FFS explains: The Scotland on Sunday independence poll controversy
A story published in Scotland on Sunday (SoS) on 7 March reported that a poll showed the Salmond Inquiry had
Claim period products bill was brought by Labour and opposed by SNP is Half True
Scotland made period products free to anyone who needs them in January this year. The achievement was included in a
FFS explains: Nicola Sturgeon and the ministerial code
The First Minister appeared at the Holyrood inquiry into the handling of allegations against Alex Salmond facing claims over whether
Fact check: Politicians’ claims about PPE shortages
Reports of personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages have been a running theme since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. In
FFS explains: Alex Salmond’s committee appearance
The fallout from Alex Salmond’s trial over allegations of sexual assault continues more than a year on from its
The FFS Show: A new podcast on fact-checking and misinformation
The fact-checking team at the Ferret has launched a brand new podcast – The FFS Show – about truth and falsehoods
Claim about Covid-19 vaccine ingredients is False
Anti-vaccine posts are still being widely shared on social media in the UK as the Covid-19 vaccine continues
Nigel Farage claim of ‘EU Human Rights Act’ is False
Repealing the Human Rights Act was one of the key pledges made by the Conservatives and the UK Independence Party
Claim Scottish Government ‘moved the goalposts’ on million vaccines target is Half True
As the Scottish Government continues to roll out its Covid vaccination programme there have been repeated claims it is falling
Claim social distancing unnecessary in schools is Mostly False
Schools remain closed in Scotland as the coronavirus lockdown continues, however the First Minister has announced that a phased return
FFS explains: Covid-19 vaccination scams
Coronavirus mass-vaccination centres are now open in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, allowing the Scottish Government to start rolling out
Claim patents are stopping poorer countries from getting Covid-19 vaccines is Half True
Countries around the globe are rolling out Covid-19 vaccinations after the United Kingdom became the first to start vaccinating