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Secretary of State for Scotland held shares in arms firm making weapon sights
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack registered £70,000 worth of shareholdings two years ago in a private equity group linked to weapons makers.
Edinburgh under fire for failing to make money from film disruption
The City of Edinburgh Council has admitted that it has not made money from film companies for street closures despite the disruption they cause.
Ammonia air pollution risk as Scotland’s dairy herds grow
The growing size Scotland’s dairy herds could boost ammonia gas pollution, which contributes to millions of deaths worldwide, experts have warned.
Developer backed by Fergus Ewing required to replant wrecked pinewood
A hotel developer backed by the rural economy minister, Fergus Ewing, has been forced to restore an ancient pinewood illegally felled in the Cairngorms national park.
Arms firms give MPs thousands of pounds, gifts and dinners
Arms firms due to attend a trade event dubbed a “festival of violence” gave MP's more than £60,000 in donations.
No-deal Brexit ‘severe disruption’ warning from NHS in Scotland
The agency in charge of supplying products and staff to the NHS in Scotland is preparing for "severe disruption" if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.
Common good funds falling value sparks call for reform
An investigation by The Ferret found that many common good funds are worth significantly less now than they were ten years ago.
Brexit Party MEP’s claims about costs of Holyrood and First Minister are Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims about the cost of the Scottish Parliament and the First Minister's salary.