Ferret Underground: Housing

Alastair Brian Sep 10, 2026

Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’

Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions.

Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026

Pollution

More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets

Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years.

Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026

Stewart Milne

2 articles

Politics and power

Green belt warning over controversial Renfrew housing scheme

Campaigners have warned proposals to build homes on a green belt site in Renfrewshire – despite overwhelming opposition – are “irresponsible” and

NiallChristie, Jenni Davidson Mar 15, 2021

Politics and power

Private developers get £100m from housing fund but build just 700 affordable homes

A £150m housing fund has awarded more than £100m to private firms, prompting claims the Scottish Government is “doling out

Billy Briggs Sep 9, 2020