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.
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Fact check: Claims about the Scots language
The Scots language has become part of the political debate in Scotland in recent years, promoted by activists, artists and
FFS Show 42: Migration, Manston and the asylum backlog
Are you confused about what’s been happening at the Manston migrant centre, and what the situation is with people
Claim there wasn’t time for forecast alongside Growth Plan is Mostly False
The ‘mini budget’ announced at the end of September has had significant consequences for the country and the prime minister.
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban
Last week the Scottish Government announced a package of measures to help renters during the cost of living crisis. It
FFS explains: Why are TikTokers criticising the UK Government on abortion rights?
The UK Government is under pressure to explain why it deleted key pledges on women’s sexual and reproductive rights
FFS explains: Scottish drug deaths and how they compare with UK and Europe
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has published its latest statistics on drug deaths, which show 1,330 people died
The FFS Show 34: Misinformation and unions
Ali and Sam are back with new podcast, looking at unions and how they have evolved. We’re joined by
Fact check: UK Government claim about employment levels is false
All eyes have been on the UK’s employment levels since Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic hit the economy in
The FFS Show 27: From the Margins and citizen reporting with Rachel Hamada
Sam and Ali are back for podcast 27 of The FFS Show, and its a special episode to tie in
The FFS show 26: Scottish census and LGBTQ+ data with Dr Kevin Guyan
For this episode Ali is joined in his hosting duties by Ferret journalist Jamie Mann, as Sam is on holiday.
The FFS Show 25: Stopping Ukraine war misinfo with Ernie Piper from Logically
In this week’s FFS Show podcast, we’re talking about the Ukraine conflict. Want to know how to avoid
Claim treasury secretary said pensions would be paid by UK after independence is False
The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford made a controversial claim about pensions during media interviews about an independent Scotland.