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Ferret Fact Service
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FFS Explains: Scotland’s drug crisis
Ferret Fact Service looked at the data behind the Scotland's drug crisis, and its impact on the country today.
Claim that Humza Yousaf knew of Hamas attacks before the public is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a YouTube video claiming that Humza Yousaf knew about the Hamas-led attacks in Israel in October 2023 before the general public.
Claim that new Scottish law will jail people for misgendering is False
A video claiming Scots could face seven years in jail if they misgender someone has gone viral, even being shared by tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk.
Claim Scottish child payment already lifted more than 100,000 kids out of poverty is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at the results of the Scottish child payment in reducing child poverty thus far.
Fact check: Scottish drug deaths claims
As the latest figures on drug-related deaths in Scotland are released, Ferret Fact Service looks at a series of claims on the issue.
How asylum hotels became a far right target
Ferret Fact Service looks at how 'asylum hotels' work, and why they have been a focus for attention.
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.
Dark money, misinfo and the ‘culture wars’: our election coverage
Ahead of the election, The Ferret will be looking at the influence of conspiracy theories, disinformation and the culture war on political discourse.
Claim migration is at record high is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about migration by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
