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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Claim treasury secretary said pensions would be paid by UK after independence is False
The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford made a controversial claim about pensions during media interviews about an independent Scotland.
MSPs lobbying at £200 a head dinner sparks call for better transparency rules
A dozen Scots politicians, including two government ministers, were wined and dined by companies at a £200 per head dinner
Most Scots councils use paint which may contribute to global warming
Scottish councils still overwhelmingly use paint for road markings that damages the environment, The Ferret can reveal. We asked all
Scottish Government urged to ditch ‘gas guzzling’ high speed trains
Environmentalists have told the Scottish Government to replace a fleet of “gas guzzling” high speed trains — which require three times
Pollution data permanently lost because of cyber attack
Information on thousands of environmental checks and pollution breaches over 15 months has been permanently lost because of a cyber
Insurers invest £6bn in North Sea oil firms while removing cover on climate frontline
Insurance companies have invested over £6 billion in the biggest firms operating in the North Sea oil and gas industry
More than 13,000 Scots households in temporary accommodation seeking homes
More than 13,000 Scots households – including 7,510 children – were in temporary accommodation at the end of September last
Membership Changes
When The Ferret was set up in 2015 we set a medium term target of 2,000 new members. After
Scottish Government to consider regulating canine fertility clinics
The Scottish Government is to consider regulating canine fertility clinics following an investigation by The Ferret revealing that some offer
The FFS Show 23: PartyGate & Freedom of Information with Jenna Corderoy from openDemocracy
The FFS Show is back with a brand new format, guests, segments, music and more! This week we fact check
‘Severe’ drop in HIV testing during lockdown could ‘reverse progress’, study warns
Researchers claim a dramatic drop in the number of HIV tests being done during the first lockdown – along with a
Fifteen greyhounds die in three years at Shawfield Stadium
Fifteen greyhounds died and 197 injuries to animals were recorded at Shawfield Stadium between 2017 and 2020, according to new