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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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
Scottish Government accused of “broken promises” over marine protection
The Scottish Government has been accused of “very serious political delays” over its promises to better protect the marine environment.
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
Revealed: Chronic North Sea oil spills threaten marine protected areas
There have been more than 2,000 oil spills in the North Sea since 2011 including 215 in marine protection
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’
Safety fears over drug residues in grouse after watchdog fails to test Scottish birds
No birds have been tested for dangerous drug residues in the last two years, despite calls for better regulation of
Far right figure who targeted Elgin registers political party
A new far right political party led by a man who styles himself on Adolf Hitler and spoke at an
Concern grows about mental health of asylum seekers in Scottish hotels
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Employers in Scotland fined £9.4m for health and safety violations
Oil, whisky, and construction firms are among those fined a collective £9.4m in recent years for poor health and
Patriotic Alternative accused of promoting ‘neo-Nazi’ ideology by Michael Gove
A far right group exposed as having links to neo-Nazis three years ago will be assessed under the UK
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
Probe demanded into ‘inadequate’ protection of wild salmon
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) could be facing an official investigation into allegations that it has failed to prevent
