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Westminster and Holyrood “must up their game” on tobacco firms
Westminster and Holyrood “must up their game” to prevent tobacco firms influencing public health policies, say researchers.
Revealed: the 27 London finance companies funding ‘nuclear arms race’
Twenty-seven financial firms in London have been accused of funding a “new nuclear arms race” including investment funds with links to the UK Government, The Ferret can reveal.
Claim about MPs’ debate attendance is Mostly False
A common claim relating to MPs' attendance at Westminster debates.
Scottish ministers urged to invest £9m to save journalism
The Scottish Government has been urged to give £9 million to help set up a new independent agency to prevent the “collapse” of public interest journalism.
Facebook campaigns opposing anti-vaping laws prompt concern
Organisations that do not disclose their funders are running astroturf campaigns that have spent over £60,000 on Facebook adverts attacking proposed anti-vaping legislation.
Lobbying firm that gave £12k to the Conservatives run by former local party chair
A Holyrood lobbying firm that gave £12,000 to the Conservatives for breakfast and dinner events is directed by a former local chair of the party.
Revealed: the 43 peers entangled in big oil
As many as 43 members of the House of Lords have investments totalling millions of pounds and senior roles in oil and gas companies.
Scottish Government missed climate targets in five of seven sectors
The Scottish Government has missed its targets on reducing climate emissions in five of the seven sectors set out in its 2018 plan to tackle climate change.
Boris Johnson claim that wages are growing is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about wages from Boris Johnson.
