Concern over bid to exempt organic food certification from public scrutiny
Campaigners asked for inspection reports on organic salmon farms in Scotland. It led to an appeal which could limit the public right to access environmental information.
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Growing support for compulsory neutering of pet cats
A new campaign to force pet owners to neuter their cats to reduce suffering and save wildcats has won widespread
Claim that 200,000 people are waiting for affordable housing is Half True
One of the central promises in the Scottish Government’s legislative programme was investment in affordable housing. Investment of over
FFS explains: the GERS report and Scotland’s deficit
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland or GERS report has been the subject of much political football. In the run
28 firms from Scotland due to attend arms fair in London
At least 28 firms from Scotland are due to attend an arms fair in London dubbed a “festival of violence”
Labour claim that SNP voted down public sector pay cap end is Mostly True
The First Minister has announced the Scottish Government’s plans for the next parliamentary session, known as the programme for
Scottish ministers rapped for failing on community rights
Scotland is facing a reprimand at a United Nations (UN) summit for failing to give communities rights to fight damaging
Filmmakers urged to drop support for Pentland studio plan
A much-disputed plan for a £250 million Scottish film studio on the outskirts of Edinburgh has been delayed, causing critics
Privacy fears as police access data from tens of thousands of mobile phones
Police Scotland are using an Israeli based technology firm to crack the security protections on a growing number of mobile
Buccleuch wind farm ‘could unearth lead contamination’ from old mines
A plan by the Duke of Buccleuch to build a large wind farm in southwest Scotland is facing fierce opposition
The SNP could not have allowed public sector bid for ScotRail
The ScotRail franchise is back in focus after a viral video shared by grassroots Labour group Momentum caused controversy. The
Climate change: the ‘devastating’ risks facing Scotland
Major parts of Scotland’s vital infrastructure are under threat from coastal erosion and flooding, according to the latest government
Sorry Irn-Bru, Scotland’s not the only place where Coca-Cola is not on top
A world map highlighting Scotland as the only country in the world where the most popular drink is not made