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

tenants rights

2 articles

Society

Former Mark Fortune tenants urged to pursue deposits after tribunal ruling

A former Mark Fortune tenant who is due to have her deposit returned to her after winning a housing tribunal

Jamie Mann Jun 16, 2023

Society

Tenants faced damp and black mould while housing repairs stopped due to Covid-19

Tenants who have faced damp, substantial leaks and black mould are calling for Scotland’s largest housing association to take

Karin Goodwin Dec 4, 2020