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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Soaring rates of self-harm by asylum seekers linked to ‘institutional’ accommodation
Reports of suicide and self harm by asylum seekers increased by more than 250 per cent in a four month
Trans victims of crime will still self-ID in Scotland following Home Office rule change
Transgender victims of crime will still be recorded by Police Scotland according to how they identify their gender, in contrast
The FFS Show 28: Cryptocurrency, NFTs and the risks of new platforms with Liv McMahon
In this week’s FFS Podcast, we discuss cryptocurrencies and some of the new shapes misinformation can take. We welcome
Police probe fraudulent Covid grants claimed from tourist board
Police Scotland is investigating allegations that fraudsters claimed Covid-19 business grants from the tourist board, VisitScotland. In response to
Far-right podcast hosted by West Lothian butcher airs extremists
A far-right podcast hosted by a West Lothian butcher that features convicted criminals and extremists has been condemned by
Claim Channel 4 is funded by taxpayers is False
The news that Channel 4 is set to be privatised has prompted controversy and varying reactions from politicians and the
Inspections at fish slaughterhouses now mandatory
Inspections at fish slaughterhouses by a government agency are now a mandatory requirement, The Ferret can reveal. The Animal, Plant
UK Government urged to end secrecy and respect freedom of information
More than 100 journalists, politicians, celebrities and campaigners are among the signatories of an open letter calling for the UK
Cost of Sepa cyber attack doubles to £5.5m
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has revealed that the cost to taxpayers of a cyber attack that paralysed the
First cracks found in Torness nuclear reactor
Cracks which could increase the risk of a radioactive accident have appeared at the ageing Torness nuclear power station in
Thousands of disabled people left in unsuitable housing
Hayden* says he is exhausted. Since 2019, he’s been fighting to get a ramp installed to enter his home.
‘Hollow’ Government rules let tax haven Highland estates get Covid grants
Four Highland estates owned in tax havens together received £69k in Covid-19 grants, despite Holyrood voting to ban firms