Jobs, bills and energy security: Fact-checking claims about Jackdaw gas field
The new gasfield was announced in recent weeks by the UK Government, and a number of claims emerged about its impact.
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Trans people in Scotland turn to crowdfunders amid “excruciating” NHS waiting times
The number of trans people in Scotland crowdfunding to cover medical costs has increased by 65 per cent since last
Child trafficking victims say UK immigration system is “distressing”
Child victims of trafficking in Scotland have described the UK’s immigration system as “distressing” and said being left in
A chance for change: how trauma awareness is challenging Scotland’s justice system
“Quiet please”, reads the screen. “Court is in session.” Livingston’s busy summary court sits obediently silent while today’s
Home Office accused of breaching privacy laws after cancelling international student’s visa
The Home Office used location data from an international student’s mobile phone to detain him for allegedly breaking his
Claim more than 700,000 Scots on NHS waiting list is Half True
The performance of the NHS in Scotland is always a talking point for opposition politicians, and Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Commission calls for urgent action on ‘Scotland’s crisis’ with drugs, alcohol and mental health
People with both mental health and drug and alcohol problems are being “abandoned by a broken system” meant to help
Claim anti-Scots verse of God Save The King was sung at Queen’s funeral is False
The Queen’s funeral took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, and led to much scrutiny on aspects of the
Hereditary peer in row with Galloway tenants over water contamination
A prominent member of the House of Lords is in dispute with his Galloway tenants after water supplies to their
Claim King Charles won’t pay inheritance tax is True
After his elevation to the throne, the financial status of King Charles III has been under scrutiny this week. As
‘Legal aid crisis’ in Scotland denies justice to survivors of gender-based violence
Survivors of gender-based violence in Scotland are being forced to choose between paying their bills and accessing justice due
FFS explains: The Queen’s death and the right to protest
Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September there has been controversy about the policing of protests
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban
Last week the Scottish Government announced a package of measures to help renters during the cost of living crisis. It