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Pupils sitting ‘exams in disguise’ accuse SQA of ‘shambolic’ mismanagement
Scottish high school pupils have told The Ferret that “shambolic” mismanagement by the SQA has left them facing a “marathon of assessments” without support.
Scotland’s public land sold off to luxury property developers
Scotland’s public land is being sold off to housing developers building luxury homes and sidelining local people, The Ferret can reveal.
Child protection investigations rose by a third across Scotland, data reveals
The number of child protection investigations rose by a third within two years, data has revealed, though figures for those placed on the child protection register stayed static.
Refugee campaigners warn dawn raids must not become a ‘de facto eviction’ tactic
Activists fear the controversial practice, understood to have been discontinued after sustained campaigning, is indicative of new tougher immigration policies proposed by the Home Office.
Food delivery firms must address rider safety concerns, say campaigners
Food delivery companies – such as Deliveroo – should be forced to investigate accidents and address risks facing their Scottish couriers, according to campaigners.
NHS Tayside stalls community plans for abandoned infirmary
NHS Tayside stalls community plans for abandoned infirmary
Marks and Spencer to up welfare checks on migrant farm workers after rights fears
A major UK supermarket has pledged to interview migrant agricultural workers on a Scottish fruit farm following claims of unfair working practices.
Hundreds of asylum seekers still housed in hotels
Almost 400 asylum seekers are still being housed in budget Glasgow hotels rooms by Home Office contractor Mears and living on just over £1 per day.
More than 40 former Mark Fortune tenants demand action from authorities
Council and police must offer increased support to Fortune tenants and neighbours, say campaigners.