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

Equinor

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Climate and the Environment

Scottish Government attacked for COP26 ‘choreography’ with big oil

Climate campaigners have branded the Scottish Government “disgraceful” for consulting the oil and gas industry on “choreography around COP26” at

Paul Dobson, Hugh Whittle Sep 4, 2021

Politics and power

The North Sea oil industry’s £6.8 billion plan to breach climate targets

Ten oil companies are planning to invest £6.8 billion in six major new projects in the North Sea in

Rob Edwards Nov 3, 2019