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Fact check: Jamie Greene’s sentencing claims
The Scottish Conservatives have routinely criticised the Scottish Government's approach to justice matters in recent years, with a particular focus on sentencing for violent crime.
Claim SNP delivered over 105,000 affordable homes is True
Ferret Fact Service looks into an SNP claim about affordable housing.
FFS explains: What powers do councils have?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what powers councils have, ahead of the upcoming local elections.
The FFS Show 29: Council Elections and Representation with Ballot Box Scotland
Ahead of council elections on May 5, the podcast takes a look at democracy and representation.
Fact Check: The Big Power Off
Protests against the increase in energy bills across the UK have intensified in recent weeks, with one particular action getting significant media coverage. Does it work?
The FFS Show 28: Cryptocurrency, NFTs and the risks of new platforms with Liv McMahon
This week on the podcast we talk about Cryptocurrency, NFTs, Elon Musk, Channel 4 and much more...
Claim Channel 4 is funded by taxpayers is False
Channel 4 is a publicly-owned broadcaster that was set up by the government under then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in 1982. It operates as a not-for-profit corporation.
The FFS Show 27: From the Margins and citizen reporting with Rachel Hamada
Sam and Ali are joined by Rachel Hamada for a special episode to tie in with The Ferret's From the Margins series.
Claim there’s a deadline for European Health Insurance Cards is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about the European Health Insurance Card after Brexit.
