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.

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Climate and the Environment

Sepa under fire for ‘unacceptable’ payments to oil lobby

Environmental campaigners have called on the Scottish Government’s green watchdog to cancel its “unacceptable” membership of the trade association

Paul Dobson Feb 22, 2022

Climate and the Environment

Edinburgh investment firms funding new ‘climate destroying’ projects in North Sea

Two Edinburgh-based investment firms are shareholders in an energy company which plans to develop two of the largest untapped oil

Paul Dobson Jan 25, 2022