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Fact check: Zarah Sultana claims on oil and gas links of Liz Truss
Ferret fact Service looks at claims by Labour MP Zarah Sultana about Liz Truss's connections to the oil and gas industry.
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban
FFS explains Scotland's rent freeze including what it is, who it will affect, why it is being introduced, and what the reaction has been.
Claim on energy price rises in UK, France and Germany is Half True
The energy crisis has affected countries across Europe. Ferret Fact Service looks at the comparisons that are being made between the responses of different nations to the increase in bills.
FFS Show 37: How do you know someone is an expert?
This week Karin Goodwin, co-editor of The Ferret, joins Ali do talk misinformation, sewage and how you can tell you're speaking to an expert.
Claim sewage overflows are not an issue in Scotland is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims about Scotland and England's sewage overflows.
The FFS Show 36: The energy crisis explained
The FFS show episode 36 is here.
FFS explains: The UK energy crisis
Energy bills are predicted to rise again as the cost of living crisis continues to affect people across the UK.
FFS explains: Upcoming strikes in Scotland
Ferret Fact Service takes a look at the wave of strike action planned across Scotland in coming months, with train drivers, postal workers and coffin-makers all among those scheduled to down tools in August and beyond.
Claim national insurance payments show independent Scotland could ‘more than afford’ pensions bill is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about national insurance and pensions in an independent Scotland.