Named: the salmon farms rapped over animal welfare
In the past the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency kept secret the salmon farms it censured on animal welfare grounds. Now it has changed its mind.
Politics and power
The Ferret investigates how power structures impact Scotland.
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Fact Check: The Big Power Off
Protests against the increase in energy bills across the UK have intensified in recent weeks, with one particular action getting
Scottish Water raised ‘deep concern’ about cutting price rise, despite sewage overflows
Scottish Water agreed to keep prices in line with inflation due to a request from the Scottish Government, but said
Carbon pollution from incinerators rises by 100,000 tonnes
Carbon pollution from three waste incinerators in Scotland rose by over 100,000 tonnes in a year, according to new
The FFS Show 28: Cryptocurrency, NFTs and the risks of new platforms with Liv McMahon
In this week’s FFS Podcast, we discuss cryptocurrencies and some of the new shapes misinformation can take. We welcome
Police probe fraudulent Covid grants claimed from tourist board
Police Scotland is investigating allegations that fraudsters claimed Covid-19 business grants from the tourist board, VisitScotland. In response to a
Claim Channel 4 is funded by taxpayers is False
The news that Channel 4 is set to be privatised has prompted controversy and varying reactions from politicians and the
UK Government urged to end secrecy and respect freedom of information
More than 100 journalists, politicians, celebrities and campaigners are among the signatories of an open letter calling for the UK
‘Hollow’ Government rules let tax haven Highland estates get Covid grants
Four Highland estates owned in tax havens together received £69k in Covid-19 grants, despite Holyrood voting to ban firms owned
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
Scots property investor Lopatinsky denies links to Russian security agencies
A British property tycoon with Scottish businesses has denied links to Russia’s security agencies after opposition parties called for
Gas lobby enlists academics to hone hydrogen PR before Fife trial
The UK gas lobby has enlisted sociologists from an English university to help hone its messaging on why hydrogen should
Ministers accused of ‘stalling’ on freedom of information
Scottish ministers are facing growing criticism for failing to toughen and extend freedom of information (FoI) law after a parliamentary