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.

Alastair Brian Feb 11, 2026

Investigations

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".

Karin Goodwin Feb 10, 2026

Investigations

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.

Alastair Brian, Karin Goodwin Feb 8, 2026

Drone Wars UK

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Climate and the Environment

Alarm at Shetland spaceport climate pollution

Plans to launch rockets into space from the north of Shetland are facing allegations they could increase climate pollution by

Rob Edwards Jul 6, 2023

Society

Yemen bombs firm condemned for training children to make drones

Critics of the arms trade have condemned a drone project in schools run by an arms firm linked to alleged

Billy Briggs Oct 6, 2016