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Claim migration is at record high is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about migration by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
Claim Patrick Harvie said industry must die is False
An edited video suggested that Patrick Harvie wanted industry in Scotland to die.
Claim Scottish Parliament has no borrowing powers is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim by SNP MP Mhairi Black about borrowing powers in Scotland.
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.
Claim phone alert was contracted to firm owned by prime minister’s wife is False
The emergency alert that appeared on the phones of millions of people across the UK has been connected to a number of conspiracy theories and claims.
Claim that Scotland has 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind capacity is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by new SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn that Scotland has 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind capacity.
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 Show 43: Who Owns Urban Scotland?
This week's episode is a special one, focusing on our series in conjunction with The Herald called Who Owns Urban Scotland.
Fact check: Zarah Sultana claims on oil and gas links of Liz Truss
Ferret fact Service looks at claims by Labour MP Zarah Sultana about Liz Truss's connections to the oil and gas industry.