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.

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".

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.

John McNally

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Politics and power

UK backing for oil drilling in Brazil and Ghana ‘unforgivable’

Westminster’s £2.5 billion backing for offshore oil and gas projects in Brazil and Ghana risks undermining UK efforts

Rob Edwards Jun 12, 2020

Politics and power

Cluff accused of ‘guilt-tripping’ ministers over coal gas plans

On the day after Scottish ministers announced a moratorium on fracking they were privately warned by a multi-millionaire oil tycoon

Rob Edwards Jul 28, 2015