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Sturgeon’s claim indyref shipbuilding promises were broken is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at Nicola Sturgeon's claim that promises given to Scottish shipyards before the independence referendum were not delivered.
September 22, 2017
Growing support for compulsory neutering of pet cats
A new campaign to force pet owners to neuter their cats to reduce suffering and save wildcats has won widespread support.
September 18, 2017
Claim that 200,000 people are waiting for affordable housing is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim 200,000 people are on waiting lists for social housing in Scotland.
September 15, 2017
Labour claim that SNP voted down public sector pay cap end is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim that the SNP voted against scrapping the public sector pay cap.
September 11, 2017
The SNP could not have allowed public sector bid for ScotRail
The ScotRail franchise is back in focus after a viral video shared by grassroots Labour group Momentum caused controversy.
September 1, 2017
Climate change: the ‘devastating’ risks facing Scotland
Scotland’s vital infrastructure is under threat from coastal erosion and flooding, according to official assessments of climate pollution.
August 28, 2017
The children left destitute on Scotland’s streets
Growing numbers of children and families are being left destitute amid claims officials are interpreting the law incorrectly.
August 23, 2017
First Minister’s claim that unemployment is down is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim by Nicola Sturgeon that unemployment has reduced in Scotland.
August 20, 2017
Concern as Airbnb properties “snowball” across Scotland
There is growing alarm that a rapid increase in Airbnb rented properties is harming residential communities across Scotland.
August 17, 2017