Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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Former UKIP candidate linked to member of banned far right group
A controversial political figure who stood for Ukip and who now claims to be Tory had links to a leading
Theresa May’s claim tuition fees meant an increase in university students is Half True
The Conservative Party conference may have been dominated by talk of Theresa May’s future as leader, but she did
SNP claim of 2500% increase in child food bank use is Mostly True
The use of food banks has become a political issue in recent years, and has grown in prominence since the
Nicola Sturgeon’s Repeal Bill devolution “power grab” claim is Half True
The bill to undo and replace European Union law in Britain was revealed on July 13, and was immediately the
Brexit trade deals with the US and Australia are not ‘in the bag’
Negotiations for Britain’s exit from the EU are underway, and the nature of the final deal is being hotly
Common Fisheries Policy has not ‘devastated’ North-East fishing industry
During the EU referendum campaign, one of the central issues with relevance to Scotland was the effect of the Common
Did Ruth Davidson break Army rules by wearing military uniform?
Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson created headlines as she was given an honorary position in the Army regiment she worked
Has Scotland been ‘short-changed’ by £2.9bn in the Conservative-DUP deal?
The long-running negotiations between Theresa May’s Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party have finally produced a deal to allow
Did 80 per cent of British people vote for parties that accept Brexit?
Theresa May has opted for an informal deal with the Democratic Unionist Party to prop up her government, but there
Is no Brexit deal with the EU better than a bad deal?
The UK has a hung parliament and Theresa May’s gamble on securing her power before Brexit negotiations looks to
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal. Labour’s sole
Top salaries rise at Glasgow City Council despite cuts
Top earners at Glasgow City Council and the authority’s spin-off companies have seen their salaries rise significantly despite serious