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Anger over delays to information rights for housing association tenants
Scottish ministers have postponed plans to restore freedom of information rights to thousands of housing association tenants, prompting accusations of “broken promises”.
Published: film of seabed ‘pulverised’ by scallop dredging
Underwater film footage revealing the damage allegedly caused by illegal scallop dredging is being published by The Ferret in the wake of claims that protected wildlife areas are being “pulverised”.
Ministers ‘pandering’ to farmers on beaver shooting
Farmers blamed for blocking legal protection for beavers, allowing more to be shot.
Claim student debt has doubled in Scotland is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim that student debt has doubled while college places have reduced under the SNP government.
Closure urged after 350 cracks found in nuclear reactor
More than 350 cracks have been discovered in an ageing nuclear power reactor at Hunterston in North Ayrshire, breaching an agreed safety limit and prompting calls for a permanent shutdown.
Kelp harvesting ban backed by Scottish Government
A ban on the mechanical harvesting of kelp around Scotland's coast is to be backed by the Scottish Government, putting a company's controversial plans at risk.
Brexit impact: child protection fears over EU information sharing
Information on individuals barred from working with children will no longer be shared with Scotland’s criminal records disclosure agency after Brexit, ministers have been warned.
Autistic people denied mental health services, says report
A survey of Scottish autistic people has found that over half have had negative experiences trying to access mental health services.
Wildlife widely damaged by fish farm pesticides, says Sepa
Pollution from fish farm pesticides is more widespread than thought and is harming marine wildlife, according to the Scottish Government’s green watchdog.