Oil watchdog faces 'conflict of interests' row over directors’ Shell and BP shares

Board members at the North Sea oil regulator hold Shell and BP shares. Critics say the investments raise questions about the body's independence.

Paul Dobson Oct 15, 2026

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

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

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A billionaire family once headed by a key player in an operation which blacklisted trade unionists and others from employment

Jamie Mann Oct 6, 2024

Society

A review of undercover policing by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) failed to look into claims

Billy Briggs May 13, 2019

Society

Top secret police files detailing covert spying on Scots political activists have been condemned by trade unionists and campaigners. The

Billy Briggs Jan 20, 2016