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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Claim Scotland to give back £450m in EU funding is Half True
European Union funding has become an unexpected part of the 2024 election campaign in Scotland, as the SNP-led Scottish Government
SNP under fire for ‘exaggerated’ oil jobs claim
The SNP has been accused of spreading ‘misinformation’ over its key election claim that Labour’s plans for the North
Claim Labour and Conservatives formed alliances in councils is Half True
An image alleging that Labour and the Conservatives have formed alliances in Scotland’s councils has been shared across social
Claim around 100,000 homes are empty in Scotland is Mostly True
The Scottish Government has announced a housing emergency, amid rising costs and a lack of homes across the country. Ministers
Firm with ‘conflict of interests’ advising Scottish Government on taxpayer handouts
A company with a ‘clear’ financial ‘conflict of interests’ was paid to advise the Scottish Government on public subsidies for
‘Invasive’ Sitka spruce threaten Scottish species and habitats, say experts
A North American tree that kills native species and threatens protected habitats vital to fight climate change now makes up
Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector
The Scottish Government’s regulation of the private rental sector has faced criticism in recent years from both tenants and
Revealed: over 1300 eviction orders granted despite ‘ban’
More than 1,300 evictions were granted during Scotland’s so-called eviction ‘ban’ while many tenants were forced to rack
What has The Ferret been up to in April?
It’s been a couple of months now since we started hosting a regular Open House at our Community Newsroom
Scottish Government climate partner challenged over dirty investments
A key partner in the Scottish Government’s climate plans could be stripped of its ethical company status after it
What happens now the ‘rent cap’ has ended?
Protections for tenants have changed in recent weeks, with many Scots reporting significant increases in their monthly rents after the
Fox hunts accused of using dogs to chase animals despite ban
Animal welfare campaigners claim new laws to prevent illegal fox hunting with packs of dogs are being flouted. Footage taken
