New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”
A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.
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‘The spark is lit’: Can AI revolutionise Scotland’s healthcare?
“It’s like Rolls Royce building a full simulation of an engine, with millions of parts. They build a model
FFS explains: AI and healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that has catapulted into the public’s consciousness in recent years, as the technology
Salmon firm withdraws feed barge application for Loch Broom
A salmon farming company accused of misleading people over its plans for a fish farm in a marine protected area
Why do parties run ‘paper candidates’ in elections?
The Reform Party has been criticised over allegedly running ‘paper candidates’ in constituencies across the UK. In the 2024 general
Half of Argyll commercial forests flouting green rules, says watchdog
Environmental rule breaking in Argyll’s commercial forests has polluted protected lochs, including one home to Scotland’s rarest freshwater
Nearly half of Scots constituencies have candidates promoting extreme views
Nearly half of Scottish constituencies include at least one general election candidate who has expressed or shared a view branded
Claim Nigel Farage streamed himself playing Minecraft is False
Nigel Farage has gained significant media coverage during the election, with his Reform Party gaining ground on the Conservatives in
Almost a third of Scots constituencies have only one woman candidate standing… or none at all
Almost a third of Scottish constituencies have only one woman – or no women at all – on the ballot paper according
Fact check: SNP manifesto
The SNP was the largest Scottish party at Westminster during the last parliament, and has launched its manifesto as it
Claim national service could be introduced in Scotland if Tories win is True
One of the Conservative Party’s top election pledges has led to a significant amount of controversy among young people
Billionaires, lobbyists and a ‘dark money’ trust’: Who funds Scotland’s parties?
Billionaires, corporate lobbyists, a representative of King Charles, companies and individuals linked to tax havens, estate owners who have broken
What has The Ferret been up to in June? Election fever, exclusive investigations, and big wins
With the general election just days away, The Ferret has been keeping its beady eyes on the political landscape. From