New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”

A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.

Richard Baynes Oct 13, 2026

data centres

The Tory treasurer, an offshore company and Scotland’s biggest data centre plan

Scotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit.

Paul Dobson, Jamie Mann Oct 11, 2026

Investigations

Dundee University taxpayer bailout refused after probe into £80m cash balance

The Scottish Funding Council has determined that the university has too much cash to receive a taxpayer bailout. Unions say it shows the level of cuts at Dundee is unnecessary.

Paul Dobson Oct 9, 2026

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Politics and power

Tories receive £1.7m in donations from fossil fuel sector and climate sceptics

The Conservative Party and its MPs have registered more than £1.7m in donations from climate sceptics and fossil fuel

Billy Briggs, Eve Livingston Nov 13, 2022

Politics and power

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

Ferret Journalists Sep 13, 2022