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Revealed: Ryanair’s £650,000 Scottish Government subsidy
Scottish Enterprise has given more than £650,000 to Ryanair, the airline at the centre of a staffing dispute that has resulted in thousands of flights from Scottish airports being cancelled this winter.
Government funded baby ashes charity close to collapse
A charity set up to support families affected by the ‘baby ashes scandal’ is being investigated for a second time by charity regulators.
Is productivity growing faster in Scotland than the UK?
Ferret Fact Service looks at Nicola Sturgeon's claim regarding Scotland's productivity.
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal.
Top salaries rise at Glasgow City Council despite cuts
Top earners at Glasgow City Council and the authority’s spin-off companies have seen their salaries rise significantly despite serious cuts to council budgets.
Firm alleged to have overcharged taxpayers given Scottish Government cash
A Scottish Government decision to hand a £300k contract to PA Consulting has been described as 'worrying' after the firm was accused of overcharging taxpayers.
Parents kept in dark over private finance school defects
Five schools in Angus and three schools in Dundee had defects that were similar to those found in Edinburgh private finance schools after a wall collapsed.
Scottish councils pour £1.7bn into polluting fossil fuels
Scottish local authorities are investing £1.7 billion in 52 fossil fuel companies blamed for causing climate chaos.
Charity head remained in post almost four years after disqualification
Scottish Government grant recipient involved in Alex Salmond's Iran visit remained as charity head for almost four years despite being disqualified from holding a directorship