Fact Checks 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. Alastair Brian Apr 20, 2026
Investigations Scottish Government ‘rolling out red carpet’ for UAE despite human rights record Documents show deputy first minister did not raise human rights once on trip to Gulf state accused of fuelling Sudan’s brutal war. Paul Dobson Apr 19, 2026
Scottish Environment Protection Agency Sepa gave 400 Scottish lochs 'good' environmental status but only checked 54 of them Lochs are classified as having a “good” environmental status based on samples from other lochs many miles away – and as much as a decade old – prompting concerns that environmental regulation isn’t “fit for purpose”. Rob Edwards Apr 16, 2026
Politics and power Tax haven firms own £7.7bn of UK offshore wind power lines Transmission cables from the 24 offshore wind farms around the UK — which have a combined value of nearly £7.7bn Paul Dobson Jan 2, 2022
Politics and power PFI firms promote coronavirus donations but refuse NHS fee cut Private finance firms profiting from Scottish hospitals have drawn criticism for seeking positive publicity for their response to the coronavirus Ally Tibbitt Apr 3, 2020
