Fact check 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
Politics and power FFS explains: Immigration and emigration after Brexit The end of the Brexit transition period means new rules will be in place for Scots living in the EU, Ferret Journalists Jan 18, 2021
Human rights FFS Explains: How do people claim asylum in the UK? The recent media coverage of people crossing the English channel in boats to claim asylum has led to heated discussion Alastair Brian Aug 28, 2020
