Revealed: Deer management cost public purse at least £135m in a decade
Deer overpopulation in many parts of Scotland is harming the environment. Attempts to tackle the longstanding issue are costing taxpayers tens of millions of pounds.
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Claim national service could be introduced in Scotland if Tories win is True
One of the Conservative Party’s top election pledges has led to a significant amount of controversy among young people
Fact check: Scottish Conservatives manifesto
The Scottish Conservatives launched their manifesto this week, urging Scots to move on “from the SNP’s divisive independence obsession”
Fact check: Scottish Labour manifesto
Scottish Labour launched its manifesto this week, as it seeks to take seats across the country and become the biggest
Claim Scots could face jail time for having unregistered chickens is Half True
A Scottish policy around keeping chickens has been drawn into the international debate around personal freedom and government overreach. An
Explained: Why are Scottish universities worried about money?
In recent months questions have been raised about the viability of the current funding system for Scotland’s higher education
Claim Scotland to give back £450m in EU funding is Half True
European Union funding has become an unexpected part of the 2024 election campaign in Scotland, as the SNP-led Scottish Government
Dark money, misinfo and the ‘culture wars’: our election coverage
With the general election just four weeks away, politicians and political parties are scrambling to try and secure our votes.
Claim that ‘using crack and heroin is permitted’ in Glasgow’s Govanhill is False
Drug deaths are rising once again in Scotland, leading to increasing controversy over the required policy responses, from preventing harm
Claim Labour and Conservatives formed alliances in councils is Half True
An image alleging that Labour and the Conservatives have formed alliances in Scotland’s councils has been shared across social
Claim around 100,000 homes are empty in Scotland is Mostly True
The Scottish Government has announced a housing emergency, amid rising costs and a lack of homes across the country. Ministers
What happens now the ‘rent cap’ has ended?
Protections for tenants have changed in recent weeks, with many Scots reporting significant increases in their monthly rents after the
Claim Scottish Government has banned wood-burning stoves is Half True
Scotland’s climate strategy has led to significant policy changes in recent years. Homes and heating are part of the