Jobs, bills and energy security: Fact-checking claims about Jackdaw gas field

The new gasfield was announced in recent weeks by the UK Government, and a number of claims emerged about its impact.

Alastair Brian Nov 11, 2026

Society

A high profile events boss left staff almost £50,000 out of pocket. Now they’re fighting to get their money back

The Glasgow-based Oceanic Group is known for holding glitzy ceremonies across the UK, Ireland and the United States, but multiple former staff allege its ‘rogue’ boss failed to pay them the wages they were due.

Karin Goodwin Nov 8, 2026

Animal welfare

Hundreds of monkeys imported thousands of miles to Scotland for experiments

Macaques are monkeys known for their intelligence. Large numbers have been shipped more than 6,000 miles to Scotland for experiments.

Billy Briggs Nov 5, 2026

Kris Kearns

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Politics and power

Patriotic Alternative Scotland voices support for man who pleaded guilty to terror charges

A leading figure in Patriotic Alternative Scotland has expressed support for a man who pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and

Billy Briggs Mar 22, 2023

Politics and power

Man linked to far right Patriotic Alternative Scotland admits terror charges

A far right activist who co-hosted a podcast with prominent members of Patriotic Alternative Scotland has admitted to sharing

Jamie Mann Mar 3, 2023