Claim Scotland is ahead of UK in emissions reductions is True
The SNP election manifesto contained a claim about the performance of the Scottish Government in reaching 'net zero' emissions.
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Drugs minister ‘deeply sorry’ for those ‘let down’ by addiction services
Scotland’s Minister for Drugs Policy has admitted people are still being “let down” by addiction services and said she
Probe into claim rare reefs harmed by fish farm pollution
Video allegations that fish farm pollution has damaged rare and beautiful wildlife are under investigation by two Scottish Government watchdogs.
Scots property investor Lopatinsky denies links to Russian security agencies
A British property tycoon with Scottish businesses has denied links to Russia’s security agencies after opposition parties called for
SPA rejects calls for independent COP26 policing inquiry
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has rejected calls for an independent inquiry into policing over the course of COP26. The
Gas lobby enlists academics to hone hydrogen PR before Fife trial
The UK gas lobby has enlisted sociologists from an English university to help hone its messaging on why hydrogen should
Ministers accused of ‘stalling’ on freedom of information
Scottish ministers are facing growing criticism for failing to toughen and extend freedom of information (FoI) law after a parliamentary
Claim there’s a deadline for European Health Insurance Cards is False
Since Brexit came into effect, there have been many changes to rules and entitlements for British people travelling to Europe.
Edinburgh students first in Scotland to boycott fossil fuel recruitment
Students at Edinburgh University have become the first in Scotland to vote to boycott all oil, gas and mining industry
BP targeting Scots with ‘greenwashing’ Facebook adverts
BP has spent nearly £60,000 in the last three months on social media adverts targeted at Scots which champion
Pro-Russian propaganda spreading in Scots anti-vaccine groups
Members of an anti-Covid-19 vaccine group called the White Rose are sharing content from Russia’s state-owned news channel Russia
More than 1000 Glasgow private lets owned in tax havens
There are more than 4000 homes being let by overseas landlords in Glasgow, with more than one thousand owned through
FFS explains: How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?
The UK’s efforts to take in refugees from the Ukraine war have been under the spotlight in recent weeks.