Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True

The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

Trading Standards

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Society

Care providers hit by ‘100-fold increase’ in PPE price gouging

Care providers have warned they are “swimming in shark infested waters” after experiencing a “100-fold increase” in companies offering personal

Jamie Mann May 21, 2020

Politics and power

Revealed: the suffering faced by Scotland’s farm animals during live transport

Thousands of farm animals in Scotland have suffered in more than 300 serious welfare breaches during live transport in recent

Jamie Mann Feb 10, 2019

Human rights

Scottish councils still ‘misusing’ surveillance powers

Councils across Scotland are failing to implement surveillance laws properly, according to inspection reports obtained by The Ferret. The Office

Ally Tibbitt Jul 28, 2016