Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True

The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

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Climate and the Environment

Revealed: The climate impact of Europe’s biggest insurers

Just four of Europe’s biggest insurance companies funded more climate pollution across the globe in 2021 than Scotland produces

Paul Dobson Aug 11, 2022

Politics and power

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

Paul Dobson Feb 6, 2022