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FFS explains: Upcoming strikes in Scotland
Ferret Fact Service takes a look at the wave of strike action planned across Scotland in coming months, with train drivers, postal workers and coffin-makers all among those scheduled to down tools in August and beyond.
Revealed: The climate impact of Europe’s biggest insurers
Just four of Europe’s biggest insurance companies funded more climate pollution across the globe in 2021 than Scotland produces each year, analysis by The Ferret has found.
Killing krill: supermarkets and salmon farms under fire
Leading supermarkets and salmon farming companies have been accused of “plundering” the Antarctic for krill and depriving whales, seals and penguins of food.
Critics claim “landmark victory” after curbs on seal scarers
Marine conservationists are claiming a “landmark victory” after Environmental Standards Scotland published a report on the use of acoustic deterrent devices in salmon farming.
Mears CEO pay rises to over £800,000, while care workers earn £9.50 an hour
The chief executive officer of Mears Group – which delivers UK Government contacts including providing asylum accommodation in Scotland for the Home Office – took home £838,000 including bonuses last year.
Public told ‘half truths’ over nuclear fusion plan, say anti-nuclear groups
Anti-nuclear campaigners have accused organisations supporting plans for a nuclear fusion plant in North Ayrshire of having promoted the project with “half truths” and warned it would be “dangerous” for the environment.
Edinburgh Fringe faces criticism for lack of disabled access
Much of The Edinburgh Fringe programme remains inaccessible to disabled audiences, prompting criticism from campaigners and advocates as the 2022 festival gets underway.
Glasgow charity’s accessible cycling centre ‘under threat’
The charity behind a popular Glasgow accessible cycling centre is being investigated by the Scottish charity regulator, causing a Scottish Government grant to be suspended.
Claim national insurance payments show independent Scotland could ‘more than afford’ pensions bill is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about national insurance and pensions in an independent Scotland.
