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Over 400 university staff earn more than the first minister
A Ferret analysis found at least 400 university staff are paid more than John Swinney, who takes a combined MSP and first ministerial salary of £135,605.
Who’s winning friends and influencing people at the Scotland Office?
As part of Who Runs Scotland, we explore who has been trying to influence the new-look Scotland Office since the general election last July.
FFS explains: The CalMac ferries contract
Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has been back in the spotlight in recent weeks, after the announcement that seven new…
Far right group condemned for targeting teenager who posted racist content
Far right group condemned for targeting young men after one of its teenage activists posted racist, misogynistic and Islamophobic messages on social media.
Claim overall attainment gap is down 60 per cent is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at John Swinney's claim about the attainment gap.
AfD politician who handed out weapons to speak at UK far right party event
A far right German politician who handed out weapons and met with neo-Nazis is set to speak at…
Revealed: Trump course caused more damage to dunes last year
Donald Trump’s controversial golf course in Aberdeenshire broke environmental rules last year by again causing damage to sand dunes.
Human rights checks by Scottish Enterprise on arms firms to be scrutinised
Scottish Enterprise's human rights checks on arms firms seeking grants face scrutiny amid concerns taxpayer money may fund companies linked to abuses.
Claim Anas Sarwar called Billy Connolly ‘vulgar and outdated’ is False
Anas Sarwar was criticised by social media users after it was alleged he had criticised Scottish comedy legend Billy Connolly.
