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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Starmer’s claims about nuclear regulation ‘not true’
In his bid to boost nuclear power, the prime minister Keir Starmer ignored warnings from his nuclear safety watchdog that
Who are Scotland’s richest people?
The power and influence of the wealthiest in society has been one of the main themes of The Ferret’s
Whisky, salmon and the black, black oil: Who runs Scotland’s most iconic exports?
In our Who Runs Scotland series so far, we have revealed the industries which have the most access to political
Over 400 university staff earn more than the first minister
Over 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the first minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing
Who’s lobbying Scotland? How big business influences Scottish ministers
Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government
So, Who Runs Scotland?
Scotland is just a year away from its next election, and current polling suggests the SNP could be about to
How could the benefit changes impact Scotland?
The UK Government’s changes to disability benefits have been criticised by campaigners and politicians in Scotland. New rules for
FFS explains: The CalMac ferries contract
Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has been back in the spotlight in recent weeks, after the announcement that seven new ferries
Salmon farms file 210 appeals to ‘sabotage’ lice controls
Salmon farms across Scotland have lodged 210 appeals against controls on lice infestations imposed by the Scottish Government’s environment
MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland
The Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on
‘Addiewell sentenced my son to death’: Grieving mother speaks out over ‘neglect’ by Scotland’s private prison
A grieving family is planning to sue Addiewell – Scotland’s only private prison – for negligence after their beloved son and
Claim overall attainment gap is down 60 per cent is Mostly False
The first minister has faced sustained criticism from the other parties at Holyrood over the Scottish Government’s record on