Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True
The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.
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What has The Ferret been up to in April?
It’s been a couple of months now since we started hosting a regular Open House at our Community Newsroom
What happens now the ‘rent cap’ has ended?
Protections for tenants have changed in recent weeks, with many Scots reporting significant increases in their monthly rents after the
Claim Scottish Government has banned wood-burning stoves is Half True
Scotland’s climate strategy has led to significant policy changes in recent years. Homes and heating are part of the
What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?
Scotland’s new hate crime bill has been extremely controversial, with critics lambasting the law for perceived restrictions on freedom
What has The Ferret been up to in March?
As March draws to a close and Easter weekend arrives (along with the long-awaited chocolate), it’s the perfect moment
Claim Cadbury removed Easter from chocolate eggs advert is False
As Easter weekend begins, anger around the perceived erasure of Christian elements of the celebration has gained media traction. This
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
It’s the final episode of our three-part For Fact’s Sake series on elections. This week, we are looking
How do oil and gas licences work?
The North Sea oil and gas industry is a central part of Scotland’s economy but it has a significant
Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False
Scottish Labour has repeatedly criticised the Scottish Government’s record on the health service. In an exchange during First Minister’
For Fact’s Sake podcast: What are the biggest fake news trends in this election year?
It’s part two of our For Fact’s Sake podcast mini series on the election year. In this episode
Claim Labour’s 2019 manifesto called for ‘abortion on demand to birth’ is False
Former Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, who now sits as an independent, has criticised the party for its stance on abortion.
What has The Ferret been up to in February?
It’s the end of another busy month at The Ferret. Wherever you are, be it sipping your morning coffee