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Ministers accused of ‘stalling’ on freedom of information
Scottish ministers are facing growing criticism for failing to toughen freedom of information law after a parliamentary review two years ago.
March 24, 2022
Pro-Russian propaganda spreading in Scots anti-vaccine groups
The Glasgow branch of the White Rose, which organises through the Telegram messaging app, has shared footage from RT, which has been blocked from broadcasting in the UK and EU.
March 20, 2022
Fears raised for town centres due to cost of living crunch
Thousands of commercial units are lying empty across Scotland’s town centres, sparking concerns that more businesses will shut as the cost of living crisis deepens.
March 12, 2022
Post Offices are closing and disabled people are paying the price
Post Office closures are cutting communities across Scotland off from vital services, with disabled people saying they are paying a premium without regular access to cash point and financial services.
March 12, 2022
Half a million extra Scots struggling with finances after the pandemic
Around 1.2 million Scots say they are struggling to keep up with household bills and credit commitments.
March 11, 2022
Low earning Scots face paying more than half of salary on rent
Low earners in Scotland face paying more than half of their salary on rent, analysis of nearly 4,500 rental listings by The Ferret has found.
March 8, 2022
Renters asked to outbid each other for homes as housing crisis worsens
Renters across Scotland are being asked to outbid one another to secure a home, which campaigners say is driving up prices for tenants amidst a housing crisis.
March 8, 2022
‘Fiasco’ over missing Clyde cod study
A study relied upon by Scottish ministers to help protect devastated cod populations in the Clyde has gone missing, prompting accusations of a “fiasco”.
March 7, 2022
Government accused of ‘greenwashing deal’ in support of Heathrow
The Scottish Government has accepted aviation industry claims that Heathrow's third runway will not lead to increased emissions from Scotland, internal documents show.
March 6, 2022