Fact check, Politics
Claim 8,000 armed forces personnel will be affected by Scottish tax changes is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the number of army personnel affected by the change in Scottish income tax.
UK Government
Arms trade
UK arms sales slammed after UN report reveals 10,000 child casualties
More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed in conflicts around the world during 2017, raising questions about the arms trade.
Fact check, Housing and homelessness
Claim that Scotland does not use private accommodation for homeless people is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from the UK homelessness minister Heather Wheeler on Scotland’s homeless accommodation.
Fact check
Claim wealth inequality in Scotland has increased is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at controversy over newspaper claims that Scotland’s wealth inequality is growing.
Fact check, Politics
Claim Scotland Office hospitality spending has increased seven-fold is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims of a significant hospitality spending increase by the Scotland Office.
Fact check
Theresa May’s claim Scotland has broadband powers is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim from Prime Minister Theresa May about Scotland’s powers over high-speed broadband internet.
Fact check, Finance
Ian Blackford’s claim of worst wage growth in 200 years is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford’s claim on wage growth.
Fact check
Minister’s claim rail funding formula is being bypassed is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the transport minister’s claim that Scotland’s railways have been left short by the UK government ignoring the funding formula.
Fact check
FFS explains: how does EU trade work?
Ferret Fact Service takes a look at how European Union trade works, and what the UK’s options may be after Brexit.