Ministry of Defence under pressure on Trident balloon accident

Local people filmed a large balloon meant to provide last-ditch communications in a nuclear war deflating and crashing. But the Ministry of Defence won’t say anything about it.

Rob Edwards Oct 6, 2026

Investigations

Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Derelict buildings across Scotland are creating a plethora of problems. Local communities are bearing the brunt.

Emma Christie, Jamie Mann Oct 4, 2026

Environment

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

A total of 36 boats have been fined £140,000 in the last 10 months for entering Scotland's marine protected areas. But campaigners claim the fines are too small and may not be a sufficient deterrent.

Rachael Revesz Oct 1, 2026

Davidson Kempner

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Politics and power

Scottish care homes owned by the Chinese state in tax havens

Dozens of Scotland’s care home buildings are owned by companies based in tax havens and controlled by global hedge

Joe Lo, Gordon Winter Jul 7, 2020