Ferret Fact Service Jobs, bills and energy security: Fact-checking claims about Jackdaw gas field The new gasfield was announced in recent weeks by the UK Government, and a number of claims emerged about its impact. Alastair Brian Nov 11, 2026
Society A high profile events boss left staff almost £50,000 out of pocket. Now they’re fighting to get their money back The Glasgow-based Oceanic Group is known for holding glitzy ceremonies across the UK, Ireland and the United States, but multiple former staff allege its ‘rogue’ boss failed to pay them the wages they were due. Karin Goodwin Nov 8, 2026
Animal welfare Hundreds of monkeys imported thousands of miles to Scotland for experiments Macaques are monkeys known for their intelligence. Large numbers have been shipped more than 6,000 miles to Scotland for experiments. Billy Briggs Nov 5, 2026
Politics and power 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 Ally Tibbitt Jun 2, 2017
