Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Derelict buildings across Scotland are creating a plethora of problems. Local communities are bearing the brunt.

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

A total of 36 boats have been fined £140,000 in the last 10 months for entering Scotland's marine protected areas. But campaigners claim the fines are too small and may not be a sufficient deterrent.

student debt

4 articles

Politics and power

Claim student debt has doubled in Scotland is True

Teachers in Scotland have rejected the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government, and look set for industrial action. This

Alastair Brian Nov 26, 2018

Politics and power

Claim students do not leave university with “huge debt” is Mostly False

Theresa May’s announcement of a review into tuition fees and funding in England and Wales has reignited the debate

Ferret Journalists Feb 22, 2018

Politics and power

Theresa May’s claim tuition fees meant an increase in university students is Half True

The Conservative Party conference may have been dominated by talk of Theresa May’s future as leader, but she did

Ferret Journalists Oct 5, 2017

Politics and power

Sturgeon’s claim that SNP scrapped tuition fees is Mostly True

The issue of tuition fees has been in the spotlight recently as Jeremy Corbyn indicated that a Labour government would

Ferret Journalists Aug 6, 2017

Ministry of Defence under pressure on Trident balloon accident

Scotland’s abandoned buildings leave communities to bear the burden

Fines for entering offshore marine protected areas don't go far enough, say critics

student debt

Claim student debt has doubled in Scotland is True

Claim students do not leave university with “huge debt” is Mostly False

Theresa May’s claim tuition fees meant an increase in university students is Half True

Sturgeon’s claim that SNP scrapped tuition fees is Mostly True