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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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