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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.
Claim on energy price rises in UK, France and Germany is Half True
The energy crisis has affected countries across Europe. Ferret Fact Service looks at the comparisons that are being made between the responses of different nations to the increase in bills.
FFS explains: The UK energy crisis
Energy bills are predicted to rise again as the cost of living crisis continues to affect people across the UK.
The FFS Show 33: Are Councils Working?
Sam and Ali are back with a special podcast about our latest 'Are Councils Working?' series in conjunction with The Herald.
Claim Nicola Sturgeon waved a Union Flag at Jubilee event is FFS
The Queen’s Platinum jubilee, marking 70 years of her reign as the UK’s monarch, led to an increase in conversation about the future of the royal family.
Claim EU outlawed imperial weights and measures in UK is Mostly False
The UK Government wants to bring back imperial weights and measures to the UK, with reports suggesting the Prime Minister wants to announce a consultation on the move to coincide with the Queen’s Jubilee.
Fact check: Anas Sarwar claims SNP are failing to alleviate rising costs
The crisis was debated on the BBC’s Debate Night programme, with Anas Sarwar criticising the Scottish Government for not doing enough to help people in this country.
Fact check: UK Government claim about employment levels is false
All eyes have been on the UK’s employment levels since Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic hit the economy in quick succession.
Fact check: Jamie Greene’s sentencing claims
The Scottish Conservatives have routinely criticised the Scottish Government's approach to justice matters in recent years, with a particular focus on sentencing for violent crime.