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.

Windrush

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Politics and power

Claim list shows MPs who voted against deporting foreign rapists is False

There has been renewed controversy over the UK Government’s handling of grooming gangs in recent weeks. X owner Elon

Ferret Journalists Jan 13, 2025

Human rights

Home Office accused of racial profiling after 200 targeted in Glasgow

More than 200 British citizens in Glasgow underwent spot checks by immigration officers in 21 months, prompting claims the Home

Billy Briggs May 2, 2019