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Brexit
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Billionaire who funded climate science denial group has given the Tory Party £100,000 this year
An Australian hedge fund billionaire who funded a climate science denial group has given the Conservative Party £366,790…
Eurosceptic former MEPs benefit from luxury EU pensions
A German MEP has accused Eurosceptic former UK MEPs of hypocrisy for joining a taxpayer-funded, luxury top-up pension fund with “almost criminal energy”.
What is the EU’s ‘bendy bananas’ law?
Ferret Fact Service looks at an an enduring EU claim that is back in the news in the UK.
FFS Explains: Humza Yousaf’s polling challenge
Ferret Fact Service looks at the polling on issues which may define Humza Yousaf's time in charge.
Why is the deposit return scheme so controversial?
The deposit return scheme (DRS) is due to begin in Scotland on 16 August, but has led to…
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Will ChatGPT make it easier to spread lies online?
This episode of For Fact's Sake looks at the dangers of AI in spreading misinformation.
Claim that Brexit allowed faster vaccine rollout is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the impact of Brexit on the vaccine rollout.
Claim there’s ‘no desire’ in Scotland to have EU membership is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by secretary of state for Scotland Alister Jack about EU support.
Brexit threat to nuclear safety laws
UK Government plans threatening nuclear and radiation safety laws in a “Brexit bonfire” have provoked resistance from regulators and trade unionists.
