New salmon farmers scheme condemned as “greenwashing opportunity”

A new scheme to penalise salmon farmers when fish escape has been launched. But we found it is controlled by the industry prompting criticism.

Richard Baynes Oct 13, 2026

data centres

The Tory treasurer, an offshore company and Scotland’s biggest data centre plan

Scotland may be set to host one of the world’s most powerful data centres. The Conservative Party’s money man stands to benefit.

Paul Dobson, Jamie Mann Oct 11, 2026

Investigations

Dundee University taxpayer bailout refused after probe into £80m cash balance

The Scottish Funding Council has determined that the university has too much cash to receive a taxpayer bailout. Unions say it shows the level of cuts at Dundee is unnecessary.

Paul Dobson Oct 9, 2026

press freedom

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Fact Checks

The FFS Show Episode 15: Right Said Fred is Wrong about Covid-19 (w/ Nik Williams)

Ali and Sam are back and this week they are asking you: Can you name 3 artists at the top

Ferret Journalists Sep 15, 2021

Politics and power

Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True

Alex Salmond’s new television venture has already caused controversy. The former First Minister’s chat show is broadcast on

Ferret Journalists Nov 16, 2017