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Boris Johnson
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Claim that UK is meeting its Covid-19 testing target is Mostly False
Health secretary Matt Hancock claimed on Radio 4 that the UK government was meeting its target to conduct 100,000 tests per day.
Islamophobia: Muslim women’s experiences in Scotland
Nearly three-quarters of Muslim women in Scotland have experienced Islamophobia, according to a recent survey. The Ferret spoke to three women who shared their experiences.
Scottish Government facing legal challenge on ‘inhumane’ calf exports
An animal welfare charity has launched a legal challenge to stop the Scottish Government from allowing young calf exports all the way from Scotland to Spain.
Fact check: debunking myths about coronavirus
The Ferret Fact Service is keeping a running tally of misinformation linked to the novel coronavirus outbreak to help everyone stay safe.
If you see anything you think we should check please email us at factcheck@theferret.scot
Fact check: Immigration claims on BBC Question Time
Ferret Fact service looks at a number of claims about immigration and the health service made by an audience member appearing on the BBC's Question Time programme.
Could Scotland hold a second referendum without Westminster’s permission?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the potential ways Nicola Sturgeon could try to secure a second Scottish independence referendum.
Claim Scotland needs a deficit of 3% or lower to join EU is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Ian Murray MP that Scotland would need a deficit of three per cent or below to join the EU.
FFS explains: UK government’s voter ID plan
Ferret Fact Service looks at UK government plans to require voters to bring identification to polling stations in UK elections.
Tory party accused of misrepresentation on fact checking
A formal complaint has been sent to the Conservative Party over its rebranding of an official Twitter account as an independent fact checking service.