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For Fact’s Sake podcast: What are the biggest fake news trends in this election year?
In this episode, we look at the trends in disinformation that could influence the next election.
Claim Labour’s 2019 manifesto called for ‘abortion on demand to birth’ is False
The former Conservative MP - now sitting as an independent - made a claim about Labour's abortion policy in 2019.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Will AI disinformation sway the general election?
For Fact's Sake podcast looks at the potential impacts of geenrative AI on the 2024 election.
Claim 41 per cent of Scots adults are not earning enough to be taxed is Mostly True
A post on social media made a claim about the number of Scots paying income tax.
Scotland’s marine protection measures explained
Ferret Fact Service looked at the state-of-play in Scotland's marine protection.
Claim UK has halved emissions and grown economy is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that the UK has halved its greenhouse gas emissions while expanding the economy.
What is ScotWind and why was it controversial?
Ferret Fact Service explains the controversy around Scotland's recent offshore wind leasing auction, ScotWind.
Claim Nicola Sturgeon said Liz Truss was useless as a ‘marzipan dildo’ in leaked message is FFS
A satirical social media post alleging insults from Nicola Sturgeon to UK Government figures went viral this week.
Claim Scottish Government paid Hamas £750m to get Yousaf’s family out of Gaza is FFS
Social media posts claimed Scotland had paid Hamas £750m to help Humza Yousaf's family escape from Gaza.