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For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
Part three of our elections series is on misinformation challenges in India.
Scottish Government accused of “broken promises” over marine protection
The Scottish Government has been accused of “very serious political delays” over its promises to better protect the marine environment.
How do oil and gas licences work?
Ferret Fact Service explains how licencing for North Sea oil and gas works.
Revealed: Chronic North Sea oil spills threaten marine protected areas
There have been more than 2,000 oil spills in the North Sea since 2011, including 215 in marine protection areas.
Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about people who had an ambulance called for them but died before reaching hospital.
Safety fears over drug residues in grouse after watchdog fails to test Scottish birds
Experts call for a moratorium on the use of medicated grit until the potential damage to the environment is established.
Far right figure who targeted Elgin registers political party
A new far right political party led by a man who styles himself on Hitler has been approved to run in Scotland by the Electoral Commission.
Concern grows about mental health of asylum seekers in Scottish hotels
At least five traumatised asylum seekers living in Scottish hotels while awaiting progress on their refugee claims have attempted suicide in recent months.
Employers in Scotland fined £9.4m for health and safety violations
Oil, whisky, and construction firms are among those fined in recent years for poor health and safety measures – some of which have resulted in deaths.