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Freedom of Information
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Alarm over 174 security breaches at Clyde nuclear bases
Two nuclear bomb bases on the Clyde recorded 174 security breaches over five years, according to information released by the Ministry of Defence.
Wildlife objection to salmon farm spiked after industry lobbying
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency withdrew an objection to proposed new salmon cages near the island of Barra after intensive lobbying.
Revealed: the salmon industry’s ‘outrageous’ lobbying
The salmon farming industry has been privately lobbied the Scottish Government for regulations to be relaxed, consents to be streamlined and other changes.
Formaldehyde used 200 times by fish farm industry
Formaldehyde was used by fish farms nearly 200 times over a three year period, despite fears it could harm the marine environment.
Anger as the Radical Road looks set to stay closed
A Scottish Government agency is still considering “permanent closure” of the Radical Road on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.
Greens pushed to back freedom of information reform
The Scottish Greens are coming under pressure to back a bid to strengthen and extend freedom of information law – and boost the chances of reform.
Far right activist posed as Home Office inspector to target Scots asylum hotel
A far right activist posed as a Home Office inspector to get information about an hotel housing refugees, which led to the targeting of guests and staff.
Care homes receive hundreds of complaints
Tax haven-owned care homes operating in Scotland have had hundreds of complaints upheld by inspectors in recent years, The Ferret can reveal.
Scottish Enterprise criticised over human rights checks on firms selling to Israel and Saudi Arabia
No firm has failed human rights checks by Scottish Enterprise since 2019, despite some companies having links to states accused of war crimes.