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Explained: Why are Scottish universities worried about money?
We looked at the viability of Scotland’s higher education funding, the sources of university funding, and how the situation compares to the rest of the UK.
FFS explains: Scotland’s Christmas and New Year strikes
With further action planned over the Christmas and New Year period, Ferret Fact Service explains the upcoming strikes and when they are scheduled to take place.
FFS explains: Asylum, migration and Manston
Ferret Fact Service looks into the situation at with migrants coming to the UK after the controversy at the Manston processing centre.
FFS Explains: Scotland’s rent freeze and eviction ban
FFS explains Scotland's rent freeze including what it is, who it will affect, why it is being introduced, and what the reaction has been.
FFS explains: What powers do councils have?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what powers councils have, ahead of the upcoming local elections.
FFS explains: How does a Prime Minister leave office?
The Prime Minister is under significant pressure after revelations about parties being held at Number 10. FFS looked at the ways a Prime Minister can be unseated.
FFS explains: what is the GERS report and what can it tell you?
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report is released today.
FFS explains: the GERS report and Scotland’s deficit
Ferret Fact Service looks at the recent GERS report, and what it tells us about Scotland's deficit.