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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.
Aberdeen University condemns Israel’s ‘systematic destruction of Palestinian educational institutions’
Aberdeen University’s senate has condemned Israel’s “systematic destruction of Palestinian educational institutions”.
Far right group aimed to recruit Erskine locals over asylum seekers
A far right group behind anti-asylum seekers protests in Erskine was trying to recruit “disgruntled locals” and is a “threat and risk” to public safety, according to a police intelligence report.
What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the changes in the new hate crime law.
Reform UK suspends Scots candidates for ‘vile and offensive’ remarks
Reform UK has suspended two Scottish general election candidates after a Ferret investigation uncovered their controversial comments.
Revealed: The revolving door between fossil fuel industry and the UK Government
Over 100 people from the oil and gas sector have taken up senior government roles, and two dozen have left such positions to work for major oil companies.
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.
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.
Far right figure who targeted Elgin registers political party
A new far right political party led by a man who styles himself on Hitler has been approved to run in Scotland by the Electoral Commission.