Environment
Food safety checks to be increased at Scottish chicken plant
Surprise food safety inspections are to be stepped up at a Scottish slaughterhouse following a scandal in England.
Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Crime and justice, Human rights
Home Office accused of racial profiling in Scottish immigration “raids”
It is claimed that an urgent review of how the Home Office uses information leading to immigration operations – sometimes known as “raids” – is needed.
Environment
Chicken scandal firm breached environmental regulations
One of Scotland's largest farming businesses has breached regulations whilst receiving more than half a million pounds from taxpayers.
Finance, Politics
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal.
Crime and justice, Environment
Exposed: the catalogue of cruelty suffered by Scotland’s farm animals
Thousands of farm animals have suffered in more than 700 serious breaches of welfare rules in Scotland over the last two years.