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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What is a Section 35, and how does it affect Scotland’s gender recognition law
The Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill has been blocked by the UK Government, using a special “veto”
Claim SNP MSPs froze their pay at 2008 levels is Half True
The wages of parliamentarians are always a controversial issue, and Ferret Fact Service has looked at claims around MPs pay
Red tape and legal fees: Call to make community ownership in cities easier
Barriers such as red tape, incomplete data and difficulties tracking down absentee landlords must be urgently tackled to help more
Green concerns raised over Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund
Environmental campaigners have raised concerns that millions of pounds from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund have been awarded
Claim the Scottish Government budget is effectively fixed is Half True
The latest paper on the Scottish Government’s plan for independence has been released with the first minister setting out
The FFS Show 40: What are the misconceptions about Govanhill?
Ali is back with semi-regular co-host, Paul Dobson, to dissect one of our fact checks. This week, we look into
Claim more than 700,000 Scots on NHS waiting list is Half True
The performance of the NHS in Scotland is always a talking point for opposition politicians, and Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Claim Nicola Sturgeon waved a Union Flag at Jubilee event is FFS
The Queen’s Platinum jubilee, marking 70 years of her reign as the UK’s monarch, led to an increase
Claim SNP delivered over 105,000 affordable homes is True
With the cost of living crisis growing, debate around the need for affordable and social housing has been intensifying, with
Goat trophy hunting continues years after Scottish Government review vow
Scottish sporting estates are charging clients up to £1,000 to shoot wild goats years after public outrage over the
MSPs lobbying at £200 a head dinner sparks call for better transparency rules
A dozen Scots politicians, including two government ministers, were wined and dined by companies at a £200 per head dinner
Youth justice system needs ‘radical reform’ to stop children being sent to prison
Youth justice needs a radical overhaul to stop the system from failing Scottish children by sending them to prison, it