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So, Who Runs Scotland?
Our new series - Who Runs Scotland - starts on Sunday.
How could the benefit changes impact Scotland?
Concerns have been raised about how these policies will impact people in Scotland, which has some control over its social security system.
FFS explains: The CalMac ferries contract
Scotland’s shipbuilding industry has been back in the spotlight in recent weeks, after the announcement that seven new…
Salmon farms file 210 appeals to ‘sabotage’ lice controls
Salmon farms have lodged 210 appeals against controls on lice infestations imposed by the Scottish Government’s environment watchdog.
MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland
The Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland.
‘Addiewell sentenced my son to death’: Grieving mother speaks out over ‘neglect’ by Scotland’s private prison
A family is preparing to sue Scotland’s only private prison, HMP Addiewell, for negligence after their 22-year-old son died alone in his cell while awaiting mental health support.
Claim overall attainment gap is down 60 per cent is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at John Swinney's claim about the attainment gap.
Giant supertrawlers routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areas
Giant supertrawlers routinely fish in Scotland’s marine protected areas, damaging precious marine life and fish populations, despite the UK Government having had the powers to stop them since Brexit.
Human rights checks by Scottish Enterprise on arms firms to be scrutinised
Scottish Enterprise's human rights checks on arms firms seeking grants face scrutiny amid concerns taxpayer money may fund companies linked to abuses.
