The university has continued to argue staff cuts are needed to make ends meet. But a growing cash balance has raised questions about the need for more redundancies, and whether it qualifies for millions in public support.
Gypsy Travellers have been persecuted for centuries. But despite a Scottish Government apology last June for the Tinker Experiment – which tried to assimilate them into settled culture – some claim their cultural rights are still being denied.
The Scottish Government has continued to back Ming Yang’s proposed investment at Ardersier despite national security concerns. It’s now being accused of a “staggering” failure of due diligence on the firm.
Ali is joined by a new co-host this week, the imaginatively named Ally.
Ferret founder Ally Tibbitt joins the FFS Show to discuss our highly-debated recent fact check on pensions in an independent Scotland.
Ali B then interviews energy and just transition expert Fraser Stewart about the energy crisis and what can be done about it.
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Posters appeared on social media purporting to be from the local authority, but they are fake.
Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC.
First Minister John Swinney made the claim in an SNP election leaflet
Changes to abortion law in England and Wales have been misrepresented on social media.
