Oil watchdog faces 'conflict of interests' row over directors’ Shell and BP shares
Board members at the North Sea oil regulator hold Shell and BP shares. Critics say the investments raise questions about the body's independence.
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Claim Anas Sarwar called Billy Connolly ‘vulgar and outdated’ is False
Anas Sarwar was criticised by social media users after it was alleged he had criticised Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly.
Claim Labour handed £536m to foreign farmers is Mostly False
Farmers are continuing to protest the UK Government’s decision to change inheritance tax rules, which they fear will impact
Are conspiracy groups trying to hijack farmers’ protests?
After major protests across the UK at the end of last year, anger from farmers at tax changes shows no
Claim list shows MPs who voted against deporting foreign rapists is False
There has been renewed controversy over the UK Government’s handling of grooming gangs in recent weeks. X owner Elon
How Scotland became a ‘culture war’ lightning rod
The so-called ‘culture war’ has impacted politics across the globe. Populist outsider candidates and traditional political parties are, more
For Fact’s Sake podcast LIVE: How do we tackle online misogyny?
Misogyny has existed throughout history, but in recent years a newly-packaged form has taken hold online, promoted by influencers
FFS explains: How well is Scotland doing on reducing climate emissions?
Scotland’s approach to tackling climate change has come under criticism in recent years. A key target to reduce greenhouse
FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis
Scotland’s drugs crisis is often in the news, as the government grapples with high rates of drug deaths and
Claim just under half of crimes went unsolved last year is Mostly True
The Scottish Government continues to be criticised by opposition parties over its record on crime and justice. On social media,
Claim of patients waiting years for NHS treatment is Mostly True
Scottish Labour has attacked the Scottish Government’s record on NHS waiting times repeatedly in recent years. During first minister’
Claim that Humza Yousaf knew of Hamas attacks before the public is Unsupported
Humza Yousaf was the subject of a video on YouTube which claimed the former first minister had found out before