Membership Changes
When The Ferret was set up in 2015 we set a medium term target of 2,000 new members. After six years of dedicated investigative journalism we are pleased to say that in 2021 we surpassed that target!
The FFS Show 23: PartyGate & Freedom of Information with Jenna Corderoy from openDemocracy
The FFS Show is back with a brand new format, guests, segments, music and more! This week we…
Claim Scottish data shows ‘negative efficacy’ of Covid-19 vaccine is False
Claim Scottish data shows 'negative efficacy' of Covid-19 vaccine is False
FFS explains: How does a Prime Minister leave office?
The Prime Minister is under significant pressure after revelations about parties being held at Number 10. FFS looked at the ways a Prime Minister can be unseated.
Claim UK pension is worst in developed world is Half True
The relative level of the state pension in the UK compared to the rest of the world has been regularly used as a criticism of the UK Government.
Claim some countries require Covid-19 booster for entry is Half True
Boris Johnson’s press conference on 4 January updated the public on the UK Government’s response to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, and he made a series of comments encouraging people to get a booster vaccination.
Claim Christmas mince pies are illegal thanks to Cromwell is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into an enduring festive myth about mince pies.
The FFS Show episode 22: Long Covid and Christmas myths
What exactly is long Covid and how many people are suffering from it in Scotland? In this episode we discuss the exact definition on it and whether we can trust the numbers of cases in Scotland.
Claim 100,000 have ‘long Covid’ in Scotland is Mostly True
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact Scotland and the rest of the UK, with further restrictions in place as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly.