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Claim around 100,000 homes are empty in Scotland is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the number of empty homes in Scotland.
What happens now the ‘rent cap’ has ended?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the end of Scotland's rent cap, and what the rules are now.
Claim Scottish Government has banned wood-burning stoves is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the future of wood-burning stoves in Scotland.
What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the changes in the new hate crime law.
Claim Cadbury removed Easter from chocolate eggs advert is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that Cadbury have removed mention of Easter from advertising.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
Part three of our elections series is on misinformation challenges in India.
How do oil and gas licences work?
Ferret Fact Service explains how licencing for North Sea oil and gas works.
Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about people who had an ambulance called for them but died before reaching hospital.
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.
