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

Big lifestyle changes needed if technology fails to deliver Scottish climate targets

Scots would need to halve the amount of meat and dairy they eat and make other big lifestyle changes if

Paul Dobson Sep 8, 2022

Climate and the Environment

Plans to mine peat for a decade ‘breach climate targets’

New proposals to mine peat at a site in South Lanarkshire are “not consistent” with the Scottish Government’s targets

Donald Campbell, Alastair Orr Jun 8, 2020