Climate and the Environment Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them Our latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities. Louis Boyd-Madsen, Paul Dobson May 10, 2026
Fact Checks Claim SNP government only increased teacher numbers by 75 is Mostly True Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC. Alastair Brian May 7, 2026
Denoiser Businessmen and wealthy donors are bankrolling Scottish politics. Who are they? The Ferret did a deep dive into the Electoral Commission’s donation records to find out who was funding Scotland's political parties. Jamie Mann May 6, 2026
Climate and the Environment Industry’s battle to block drinks deposit scheme The drinks and retail industries have fought a fierce behind-the-scenes battle to block plans for a deposit scheme for drinks Rob Edwards Oct 3, 2016
Politics and power China accused of lying over organ harvesting An Australian academic has challenged claims by China’s government that it has stopped removing organs from executed prisoners for Billy Briggs Jun 17, 2016
Climate and the Environment Glasgow University slated for ‘silencing’ fracking critic The University of Glasgow has been accused of trying to silence dissent on fracking after withdrawing online access from one Rob Edwards Jun 14, 2016