Health
Coronavirus cases in Scotland
Get the latest coronavirus statistics for Scotland, including historical information on Covid-19 deaths, confirmed cases broken down by area, and total number of tests.
Ferret Journalists
Fact check, Health
Fact check: debunking myths about coronavirus
The Ferret Fact Service is keeping a running tally of misinformation linked to the novel coronavirus outbreak to help everyone stay safe.
If you see anything you think we should check please email us at factcheck@theferret.scot
Fact check, Society
Priti Patel’s claim on number of EU citizens given settled status is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim made by Home Secretary Priti Patel about the number of EU citizens in the UK who have been given settled status.
Fact check, Asylum, Health, Politics
Fact check: Immigration claims on BBC Question Time
Ferret Fact service looks at a number of claims about immigration and the health service made by an audience member appearing on the BBC’s Question Time programme.
Fact check, Politics
Michael Russell claim that ‘Scotland pays out more than it gets back’ is False
Ferret Fact Service looked at a claim from Scottish Government minister Michael Russell about how Scotland’s revenue and spending.
Fact check
Could Scotland hold a second referendum without Westminster’s permission?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the potential ways Nicola Sturgeon could try to secure a second Scottish independence referendum.
Fact check, Politics
Claim blue passports are made abroad and cannot be imported to UK is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looked at a viral claim about new blue UK passports and a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Fact check, Finance, Politics
Claim Scotland needs a deficit of 3% or lower to join EU is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Ian Murray MP that Scotland would need a deficit of three per cent or below to join the EU.
Fact check, Politics
FFS explains: UK government’s voter ID plan
Ferret Fact Service looks at UK government plans to require voters to bring identification to polling stations in UK elections.