Ferret Underground: Housing

Alastair Brian Sep 10, 2026

Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’

Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions.

Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026

Pollution

More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets

Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years.

Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026

gender recognition reform

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Politics and power

FFS explains: Political polling as 2024 begins

It is the start of a significant year in Scottish politics, with voters likely to go to the polls in

Ferret Journalists Jan 3, 2024

Fact Checks

For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why are young men drawn to Andrew Tate?

We’ve got a brand new series of podcasts, and a brand new name. The FFS Show is now For

Alastair Brian Jan 25, 2023