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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What is ScotWind and why was it controversial?
The Scottish Government has faced criticism over its windfarm development auction, accused of undervaluing Scotland’s offshore wind potential. News
Shell accused of ‘muscling in’ on Scotland’s renewable body
Oil giant Shell is trying to get a staff member elected to the board of Scotland’s renewable energy body,
Offshore wind farms paid ‘measly’ sum to communities
Scotland’s six offshore wind farms have paid just £150,000 to nearby communities in the last 12 months. Holyrood
Wind farms producing £3bn of energy to pay ‘loose change’ to Scots while fuel bills soar
The owners of Scotland’s onshore wind farms will only pay ‘loose change’ to communities this year, despite producing electricity
MSPs lobbying at £200 a head dinner sparks call for better transparency rules
A dozen Scots politicians, including two government ministers, were wined and dined by companies at a £200 per head dinner