Row erupts between Marine Scotland and private firm over seal scarers
A row has erupted between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government over controversial devices called seal scarers which have been used by fish farms.
More than 10,000 data breaches by Scottish local authorities
Scottish local authorities have recorded more than 10,000 data breaches over the last five years, The Ferret can reveal.
Child trafficking victims say UK immigration system is “distressing”
Child victims of trafficking in Scotland said being left in “limbo” is worse than their experiences of exploitation.
IHRA definition of antisemitism rejected at Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University has rejected a “working definition” of antisemitism for government and organisations around the world to adopt.
Far right activist linked to banned neo-Nazi group gave speech in Stirling
A far right activist linked to a banned neo-Nazi terror group gave a speech at a secretive event last weekend in Stirling organised by the white nationalist group, Patriotic Alternative Scotland.
MPs accept £800,000 worth of trips from states in Saudi-led coalition
96 MPs have had trips paid for by Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt over the last eight years.
Oil and gas multinationals accused of “scandalous greenwashing”
Oil and gas companies collectively spent an estimated £654m last year on campaigns promoting their “green” credentials while continuing to lobby governments to support fossil fuels,
Concerns raised over Scottish Government’s £5m grants to Chinese Confucius hubs
The Scottish Government has given more than £5m of taxpayers’ money to a controversial Chinese teaching institution accused of being a national security risk.
Glasgow City Council criticised over free bus passes for asylum seekers
A charity that helps torture survivors has accused Glasgow City Council of failing to provide young asylum seekers and refugees with free bus passes and depriving them of a “vital lifeline” during the cost-of-living crisis.
