A former Scotland leader of Nigel Farage’s previous party has been under scrutiny over pro-Russian statements since an explosive court case. The Ferret analysed what David Coburn said about Russia – and Ukraine – throughout his political career.
Mohammed was 17 years old when he was shot by an Israeli sniper in Bethlehem. Two years on, his family say there is no accountability for his death. Their story is one of dozens from across the West Bank, it is claimed, with human rights organisations calling for child rights to be upheld.
Reform UK's Malcolm Offord claimed one million people came to the UK in the 20th century, and seven million people have come to the UK since 2000. This is not accurate.
The Ferret is looking for a business manager to take care of the smooth running of our independent, not-for-profit, investigative journalism co-operative, and to support our ongoing development.Could it be you?
This part-time (three days per week) business manager role will involve looking after many of our non-editorial duties, partnering with co-editors, and our board, on elements like fund development and co-publishing agreements.
The salary is £21,060 for three days per week (pro rata of £35,100) and includes 18 days paid holidays, travel expenses, sick leave, and annual home working allowance.
You can work remotely, but there is a community newsroom in Glasgow where you can work alongside other team members. Our team meet in person (usually Glasgow or Edinburgh) quarterly.
If you’d like to learn more about what you’d do as The Ferret’s business manager, and to apply, please follow this link.
The application deadline is Sunday 19 February.
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Jamie is an investigative journalist who writes on issues such as illicit finance, dark money, political influence, land ownership, nature, the environment and far right extremism. He loves puns but has yet to use them in his reporting.
Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.
Edinburgh University students were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to complain.
Unsafe levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but officials insist water quality remains high.
Footage of farmed trout suffocating, haemorrhaging, and being beaten with batons in a slaughterhouse has prompted an official complaint to a government regulator.