Politics
Scottish Government breaching freedom of information law, says watchdog
The Scottish Government has been condemned by its freedom of information watchdog for breaking the law by blocking requests from journalists and MSPs.
John Swinney
Education, Politics
Critics allege “strong arm” tactics by Scottish Government over Named Person Bill
Scottish Government officials contacted organisations after they had submitted written evidence but before they gave oral evidence on the Named Person Bill to a Holyrood committee.
Environment
Chicken scandal firm breached environmental regulations
One of Scotland's largest farming businesses has breached regulations whilst receiving more than half a million pounds from taxpayers.
Environment, Fracking
Revealed: Scottish ministers’ meetings with fracking firm
Scottish ministers have held private meetings with the fracking firm Ineos and Grangemouth executives from China five times in 13 months.
Education, Fact check
Have teacher numbers declined under the SNP government?
Ferret Fact Service looks at Kezia Dugdale’s claim that teacher numbers have declined by 4,000 under the SNP government.
Education
Loss of libraries in schools puts Scottish ministers under pressure
Forty per cent of Scotland’s primary schools have no libraries and 99 per cent have no librarians.
Education, Politics
Five-star hospitality for education advisers will ‘stun taxpayers’
Members of a Government advisory group have enjoyed five-star luxury at an exclusive Edinburgh hotel.