Oil watchdog faces 'conflict of interests' row over directors’ Shell and BP shares
Board members at the North Sea oil regulator hold Shell and BP shares. Critics say the investments raise questions about the body's independence.
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MPs accept £800,000 worth of trips from states in Saudi-led coalition
MPs have accepted £828,211 in the form of all-expenses-paid trips funded by states in a Saudi-led
Claim King Charles won’t pay inheritance tax is True
After his elevation to the throne, the financial status of King Charles III has been under scrutiny this week. As
‘Legal aid crisis’ in Scotland denies justice to survivors of gender-based violence
Survivors of gender-based violence in Scotland are being forced to choose between paying their bills and accessing justice due
The FFS Show 38: Can you be vaccinated against misinformation?
The FFS Show is back with ANOTHER brand new co-host. This episode features Ferret journalist Paul Dobson in the
FFS explains: The Queen’s death and the right to protest
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September there has been controversy about the policing of protests
Fact check: Zarah Sultana claims on oil and gas links of Liz Truss
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has rejected calls for a fresh windfall tax on profits made by energy firms. Questioned
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban
Last week the Scottish Government announced a package of measures to help renters during the cost of living crisis. It
Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs over 100 times since 2021
Anti-abortion Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood over 100 times since
Claim on energy price rises in UK, France and Germany is Half True
The energy crisis has affected countries across Europe, and comparisons are being made between the responses of different nations to
Big lifestyle changes needed if technology fails to deliver Scottish climate targets
Scots would need to halve the amount of meat and dairy they eat and make other big lifestyle changes if
Oil and gas multinationals accused of “scandalous greenwashing”
Oil and gas companies collectively spent an estimated £654m last year on campaigns promoting their “green” credentials while continuing to
Revealed: the 49 Scottish beaches polluted by sewage
More than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches have been contaminated with sewage in breach of safety limits this
