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Politics and power

$1bn and counting: blacklisted Israeli company raking it in from North Sea oil

A firm linked by the UN to West Bank settlements has received the sum through its stake in a North Sea oil company.

Paul Dobson Apr 22, 2026

Politics

Claim Scotland is ahead of UK in emissions reductions is True

The SNP election manifesto contained a claim about the performance of the Scottish Government in reaching 'net zero' emissions.

Alastair Brian Apr 20, 2026

Investigations

Scottish Government ‘rolling out red carpet’ for UAE despite human rights record

Documents show deputy first minister did not raise human rights once on trip to Gulf state accused of fuelling Sudan’s brutal war.

Paul Dobson Apr 19, 2026

Scottish Welfare Fund

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Families are living in poverty

Politics and power

Scottish Welfare Fund failing families in financial crisis

The Scottish Welfare Fund, which the Scottish Government claims is there to help people who need it most, has failed

Karin Goodwin Nov 8, 2020