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Firms’ human rights records checked by Scottish Enterprise
Dozens of companies have undergone human rights checks by Scottish Enterprise following concerns over public money being awarded to arms firms through business grants.
Banned neo-Nazi group still recruiting, claims new report
A new report claims National Action is still recruiting in the UK three years after it was banned by the government.
Journalists call for reform to stop public agencies blocking freedom of information
Repeated attempts by government agencies in Scotland to block public access to information show that freedom of information law should be strengthened, say journalists.
Licensed to kill: the landowners who shoot thousands of brown hares
Landowners and farmers are licensed to kill more than 1,300 brown hares every year during the breeding season, prompting accusations that their young will be left to starve to death.
Claim more children leave school without qualifications than 20 years ago is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from Scotland secretary David Mundell about young people leaving school without qualifications.
Water Quality: 10 beaches in Scotland where swimming may be a health risk
Ten popular bathing waters around the southern Scottish coastline are so badly contaminated with human and animal faeces that they are a danger to public health.
Airbnb lobbying revealed as SNP and Tories water down regulation
An Airbnb lobbyist met with a Conservative MSP accused of "sabotaging" regulation on short-term lettings, according to the lobbying register.
Five military personnel referred to counter-terrorism programme
The Ministry of Defence has refused to say whether the five referred to the counter-terrorism programme are still serving in the armed forces.
Racist attacks rise in Greece as landmark neo-Nazi trial enters fifth year
"These are the people who threaten our lives": The Ferret goes to Greece to find out about the immigrants assaulted and abused by the far right.