Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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‘Astonishing’ pandemic parking bill at three PFI hospitals tops £5.6m
The Scottish Government has paid out more than £5.6m to private finance firms at three Scottish hospitals to waive
FFS explains: marginal constituencies and regional unknowns
The 2021 Scottish Parliament election will see candidates and parties fighting over both constituencies and list seats. While the SNP
Claim SNP NHS spending pledge lower than England and block grant is Half True
UK health secretary Matt Hancock this week questioned the level of NHS funding promised by the SNP and accused the
Over £400,000 raised by political crowdfunders as campaigners warn of need for scrutiny
Scottish political parties and candidates have raised over £400,000 through online crowdfunders ahead of the Scottish elections, according to
The FFS Show episode 5: The STV leaders debate
The Scottish party leaders came face-to-face in the second televised leaders’ debate on STV, and in episode 5 of The
Claims SNP funding ‘paedophile charter’ lobbying groups are FFS
A blog post alleging that the SNP has channelled public funding to voluntary groups that advocate lowering the age of
Fact check: the BBC Scottish leaders debate
The leaders of Scotland’s main political parties took part in the first televised debate ahead of the 2021 Scottish
FFS explains: The Scottish election system
The Scottish Parliamentary election is taking place on 6 May and recent focus has been placed on the unique electoral
Claim Nicola Sturgeon probe barrister had ‘conflict of interest’ is False
Irish barrister James Hamilton this week issued a report that found First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not breach the ministerial
FFS explains: The Scotland on Sunday independence poll controversy
A story published in Scotland on Sunday (SoS) on 7 March reported that a poll showed the Salmond Inquiry had
Claim period products bill was brought by Labour and opposed by SNP is Half True
Scotland made period products free to anyone who needs them in January this year. The achievement was included in a
FFS explains: Alex Salmond’s committee appearance
The fallout from Alex Salmond’s trial over allegations of sexual assault continues more than a year on from its